Imagine this: the New York Liberty, one of the original WNBA teams, finally wins their first championship. It happened in the 2024 Finals, in a thrilling overtime game against the Minnesota Lynx. The score was 67-62. This match was special because it was the first winner-take-all Finals game to go into overtime in WNBA history.

New York was down by 12 points at one point, but they didn't give up. They fought back and outscored the Lynx by 10 in the third quarter. The fourth quarter was close, and with just over a minute left, the game was tied at 58. Then, the Liberty's Breanna Stewart scored two free throws to tie it again.

During overtime, the Liberty took the lead and kept it. Their clutch steal in the final seconds sealed their victory. This win is historic because New York is now the last of the original eight WNBA franchises to win a title.

The sports world reacted with excitement. Nike Basketball tweeted, "A monumental statement with a ring to match. " Legendary players like Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker, and Dawn Staley also sent their congratulations. Even international basketball star Dirk Nowitzki joined in the celebration.

The New York Liberty's Big Victory in the WNBA Finals

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