Breanna Stewart’s Unstoppable Force Propels Liberty to the Brink of History
In a thrilling Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, Breanna Stewart left everything on the court, willing her team to a stunning 80-77 comeback victory over the Minnesota Lynx. With the Liberty now just one win away from their first championship title, Stewart’s monumental performance has cemented her status as a force to be reckoned with.
A Game-Changing Moment
Down two points in the fourth quarter, Stewart delivered a fiery message to her teammates during a timeout: “We are not going to f—ing lose this game.” The Liberty responded, with Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones combining for 11 points in the final 2:10, capped off by Ionescu’s dramatic 28-foot game-winning three-pointer.
Stewart’s Monster Night
Stewart’s 30-point, 11-rebound, and 4-block performance was nothing short of phenomenal. She became the only player in WNBA history to record multiple 30-10 Finals performances and the only player to achieve a 30-point Finals game with two different franchises. Her dominance on both ends of the floor was instrumental in the Liberty’s comeback, with her 22 points in the second half ranking as the fourth-most by a player in either half in Finals history.
Defensive Mastery
Stewart’s defensive prowess was equally impressive, as she held the Lynx to 4-for-15 shooting as a primary defender and forced four turnovers. Her rim protection and ability to shut down Lynx star Napheesa Collier have been crucial in the series.
A Championship Within Reach
With one more win, Stewart can bring the Liberty their first championship title and exorcise the demons of last season’s heartbreaking defeat. If New York wins on Friday or in a decisive Game 5 on Sunday, Stewart could become only the second WNBA player to win at least three Finals MVPs. But for now, her focus remains on the task at hand: securing that elusive championship.
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