Liberty Stun Lynx in Game 1, Pushing No. 1 Seed to the Brink
Breanna Stewart's big performance powered New York to a Game 1 upset over top-seeded Minnesota.
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The New York Liberty stunned the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of their playoff series, according to ESPN.
Breanna Stewart led the way for New York, putting up 34 points and 12 rebounds in the upset win over the No. 1 seed.
The result puts pressure on Minnesota, which entered the series as the top overall seed but now finds itself facing an early deficit against the Liberty.
Stewart's all-around performance was central to New York's game plan, with her scoring and rebounding numbers standing out as the difference-makers in the contest.
The series now shifts with Minnesota needing to respond in the next game to avoid falling further behind against a resurgent Liberty squad.
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