New York Liberty Wins Its First-Ever WNBA Championship In Overtime Against The Minnesota Lynx
All eyes are on the New York Liberty, first-time WNBA champions, after their milestone win against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, October 20th at Barclay’s Center.
Things felt tense in Brooklyn during game 5, but ultimately, the New York Liberty was able to make the score 67-62 during overtime, securing their first win in franchise history.
Considering it’s been over 20 years since they made it to the finals, and after such a successful [trackLink link_url=”https://secretnyc.co/new-york-liberty-guide/”]2024 season[/trackLink], a win was well-deserved and a great reason for New Yorkers to celebrate. Highlights from the game include 17 points from Jonquel Jones — who was named WNBA Finals MVP — and 13 points courtesy of Breanna Stewart.
“It means everything,” Stewart told ESPN, according to USA Today. “I wanted to come here, and I wanted to be the person. We fought through because we wanted to bring it home for this city and this crowd.”
The celebration will continue, as five NYC buildings will light up in blue in honor of the New York Liberty win on Monday, October 21st, including: City Hall, Brooklyn Borough Hall, Queens Borough Hall, Staten Island Borough Hall, and The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building.
Plus, the team will get a parade, though details are still TBD.
“At a time when the rest of the country is finally acknowledging the endless talent in our WNBA, we are proud to have New York City bring home the trophy,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement, according to NBC. “To our WNBA champions, thank you for being a role model to our city, and showcasing the values of grit, determination, and hard work. Now, we can’t wait to celebrate off the court and throw you the parade you deserve down the Canyon of Heroes!”
We’ll see you at the parade!
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