No. 8 Liberty stun top-seeded Lynx to reach semifinals

Jonquel Jones had 21 points, 13 rebounds

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

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What happened: The 87-71 victory sealed a 2-0 series win. Ionescu credited bench depth for sustaining the upset.

Why it matters: The upset sends the lowest remaining seed into the semifinals. Minnesota exits after entering as the No. 1 seed.

By the numbers: Liberty 87, Lynx 71; Jones 21 points, 13 rebounds; series 2-0

What to watch: Semifinal pairing and tip time will set the next step for New York.

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