The New York Liberty entered Barclays Center on Sunday not just needing a win, but needing to send a message. After a jarring Game 1 loss, the Liberty course-corrected in Game 2, downing the Minnesota Lynx, 80–66, to even the WNBA Finals at 1–1. The result keeps New York’s title hopes alive as the series heads to Minnesota, giving the Liberty a puncher’s chance as they face back-to-back road games.
“You can’t panic,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said ahead of Game 2, a point she’s reiterated since her team’s collapse on Thursday. That mantra was tested as Sunday’s contest began to mirror the rollercoaster of Game 1.
