Minnesota have suffered heart-break at home with a back injury to Opals star Alanna Smith allowing New York Liberty to roar back to take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA finals.
The Liberty, who are coached by Australia's Olympic coach Sandy Brondello, stole the 80-77 win with a spectacular three-pointer by guard Sabrina Ionescu with one second on the clock.
They can wrap up their first title in game four of the five-match series in Minnesota on Saturday (AEDT).
