No. 8 Liberty keep foot on gas to eliminate top-seeded Lynx

The No. 8 seed New York Liberty eliminated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the 2026 WNBA playoffs first round, completing a sweep of their best-of-three series with a Game 2 victory. The upset marks a significant postseason shock, as the No. 1 seed Lynx were knocked out in the first round. The series result raises questions about Minnesota's future, while the Liberty advance to the next round of the playoffs.