First WNBA title for the New York Liberty, winner of Game 5 of the final against the Minnesota Lynx

New York found the key inside

Minnesota started the decisive final game of the season leading 6-0 then concluded the first quarter with an increased lead (19-10), before reaching halftime with a similar cushion (34-27). Initially overwhelmed and unable to score from afar, Sandy Brondello’s players returned to the game with inside play options, notably Jonquel Jones (17 points, 6 rebounds), named MVP of the finals with an average of 18 points and eight rebounds in the series.