WNBA Finals History Makers: The Most Epic Comebacks
The 2024 WNBA Finals have been nothing short of thrilling, with two record-breaking comebacks that will be etched in history forever. In Game 1, the Minnesota Lynx staged an incredible 18-point turnaround to defeat the New York Liberty, only to see the Liberty return the favor in Game 3 with a stunning 15-point comeback of their own.
A Legacy of Comebacks
These historic wins join an elite group of come-from-behind victories in WNBA Finals history. But which ones top the list?
The Top 5 Comebacks in WNBA Finals History
- Minnesota Lynx (95) vs. New York Liberty (93), 18 points, Oct. 10, 2024: The Lynx’s epic comeback set the tone for the 2024 Finals.
- New York Liberty (68) vs. Houston Comets (67), 18 points, Sept. 4, 1999: This classic matchup showed the Liberty’s resilience in the early days of the WNBA.
- New York Liberty (80) vs. Minnesota Lynx (77), 15 points, Oct. 16, 2024: The Liberty’s Game 3 comeback will be remembered for years to come.
- Chicago Sky (80) vs. Phoenix Mercury (74), 14 points, Oct. 17, 2021: The Sky’s determination paid off in this thrilling matchup.
- Las Vegas Aces (70) vs. New York Liberty (69), 12 points, Oct. 18, 2023: The Aces’ narrow victory proved that every point counts in the WNBA Finals.
More Notable Comebacks
- Houston Comets (74) vs. Phoenix Mercury (69), 12 points, Aug. 29, 1998
- Minnesota Lynx (88) vs. Atlanta Dream (74), 12 points, Oct. 2, 2011
- Minnesota Lynx (83) vs. Indiana Fever (71), 12 points, Oct. 17, 2012
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