The New York Liberty secured a thrilling 80-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night, thanks to a last-second heroics from Sabrina Ionescu. With just one second remaining on the clock, Ionescu drained a deep three-pointer that sealed the win for the Liberty, giving them a 2-1 series lead and putting them just one game away from their first-ever WNBA championship.
It was a dramatic ending to a game that saw Ionescu struggle with her shooting early on, but as true champions do, she stepped up when it mattered most.
With the game tied and the pressure mounting, Ionescu calmly launched a shot from near the half-court logo, sinking the three-pointer that sent the crowd into a frenzy and etched her name into Liberty history.
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Steph Curry, widely known for his own clutch three-point shooting in the NBA, was quick to praise Ionescu for her ice-cold performance.
The Golden State Warriors star, who has often spoken highly of Ionescu’s game, showed his respect for the Liberty guard on social media, acknowledging the significance of her game-winning moment.
“Respect,” Curry posted, highlighting the shared admiration between two of basketball’s premier sharpshooters.
Ionescu’s game-winner not only lifted the Liberty to within one victory of a championship but also served as a reminder of her ability to shine in pressure-packed situations. Despite battling through an off-night, she showed the poise and confidence needed to deliver the dagger when her team needed it the most.
The Liberty now hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series and have the opportunity to close it out in Game 4, which will take place on Friday night at 8 p.m. ET.
With momentum firmly on their side and Ionescu leading the way, New York is just one win away from celebrating a historic championship.
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