“Liberty Bounce Back: Stewart Shines in Game 2 to Level WNBA Finals Against Lynx”

The New York Liberty secured a crucial victory against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, winning 80-66 and leveling the best-of-five series at one game each. The game took place on Sunday afternoon, where the Liberty managed to maintain their lead throughout, despite a determined fourth-quarter effort from the Lynx. Breanna Stewart, a two-time Most Valuable Player, was instrumental in the win, contributing 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and setting a WNBA Finals record with seven steals. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton also played a key role, scoring 20 points after a quieter performance in Game 1, where she only managed five points. This victory came just three days after the Liberty suffered a surprising overtime loss in Game 1, where they squandered an 18-point lead. The series now shifts to Minnesota for Game 3, scheduled for Wednesday.