The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 to complete a historic series win and advance to the WNBA semifinals. Sources report the Liberty win decisively, ending Minnesota’s run as the league’s top seed.

All outlets agree the upset is unprecedented in the WNBA’s current playoff structure. With the league using a format in which the top eight teams meet in the postseason quarter-finals, the Liberty become the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed. The Guardian and Japan Times emphasize the “first” element and describe the result as a historic sweep, while The Athletic frames the outcome as New York’s first No. 8-to-No. 1 triumph and notes their next opponent in the semifinal.

Coverage also highlights key performers and the game’s control by New York. The Guardian and Yahoo Sports cite strong production from players such as Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, and Sabrina Ionescu, and Yahoo Sports describes New York’s early dominance and effort to secure advantages like second-chance opportunities in the paint.