Game 1 of the WNBA Finals gave us more than we anticipated for the matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty.
The Lynx overcame an 18-point deficit in the second half and nearly won in regulation before Napheesa Collier fouled Breanna Stewart's last second attempt to win the game. Stewart got two free throws, but only made one in order to force overtime.
Overtime was a back-and-forth battle, but Collier became the hero as she scored with eight seconds left in the game. The Liberty couldn't answer the basket, and the Lynx won 95–93. It's now tied for the biggest comeback win in WNBA Finals history.
The intense ending of the game had everyone on the edges of their seats, especially since most of the first half and beginning of the second half looked like the Liberty would run away with a Game 1 victory.
WNBA and NBA stars chimed in on social media to express their heightened emotions during the game.
ouuu this series is about to be so good!! #WNBAFinals
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) October 11, 2024
this is one of the best finishes to a game I’ve EVER seen!!! 🤯
— Chiney Ogwumike (@chiney) October 11, 2024
Lynx vs Liberty game is so damn good!! Great Basketball being played!!!!! Big shot making!! #WNBAFinals
— Chris Paul (@CP3) October 11, 2024
I LOVE THIS GAME!! OUR GAME!! WBB IS SOMETHING SPECIAL!!!
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) October 11, 2024
this WNBA finals crowd is giving me goosebumps🥹
— Sophie Cunningham (@sophaller) October 11, 2024
Mood rn😊🏀 #WNBAFinals pic.twitter.com/85O5wguaqz
— Aaliyah Edwards (@AaliyahEdwards_) October 11, 2024
Game 2 is Sunday afternoon.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as WNBA World Reacts to Lynx's Exciting OT Win Over Liberty in Game 1 of Finals.
