What happened: Sabrina Ionescu added 12 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for New York, while Courtney Williams had 12 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist for Minnesota. Stewart paired her game-high 16 points with 6 rebounds and 1 assist as play continued.
Why it matters: That production has New York in front in a postseason meeting between teams that split their recent matchups. Minnesota needs more scoring support around Williams to change the pace, while the Liberty are getting enough balance to stay ahead.
By the numbers: Stewart: 16 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Ionescu: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Williams: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist.
What to watch: Watch whether Minnesota finds another scorer beyond Williams and whether New York keeps getting playmaking from Ionescu. Stewart's rebounding will also be worth tracking as the game moves on.