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New York takes 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals

MIAMI — Sabrina Ionescu sank a stunning game-winning three-pointer with one second remaining as the New York Liberty overcame a 15-point deficit to win 80-77 at Minnesota and move within a victory of their first WNBA title.

New York leads the best-of-five WNBA Finals 2-1 and can clinch the crown by capturing game four on Friday (Saturday in Manila) at the Lynx's Target Center home court.

ONE MORE WIN Sabrina Ionescu (20) of the New York Liberty shoots the ball against Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx during the fourth quarter in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at Target Center on Oct. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP PHOTO

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