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The New York Liberty made history by becoming the first 8-seed to defeat the 1-seed Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA playoffs. After their 87-71 sweep, the team now faces the Atlanta Dream in the semifinals.

Key players include Jonquel Jones, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Sabrina Ionescu, who dished out 7 assists. The Liberty also contend with significant injuries, including Satou Sabally and Elizabeth Balogun being listed as out.

The upcoming matchup against Atlanta requires disciplined defensive rotations and rim protection. Analysts discuss how the Liberty can maintain their structural advantage against Atlanta’s chaotic style and secure a spot in the finals.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines · Injuries & Rotations · Keys to Victory.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/ny/2026-10-02/transcript.html

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