Breanna Stewart sends powerful message as Liberty deny Cheryl Reeve historic WNBA record

The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 99-86 at Barclays Center on Friday, preventing Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve from becoming the WNBA's all-time winningest coach. Breanna Stewart led the way with 36 points, including 16 in the first quarter alone, while Jonquel Jones added 14 points and 15 rebounds and Sabrina Ionescu contributed 17 points. The victory handed the league-leading Lynx their fifth loss of the season and reaffirmed the defending champion Liberty as serious title contenders.