2024 WNBA Finals: Liberty Win First-Ever Championship

New York Liberty Win 2024 WNBA Championship

By Blake Roberts Founder & Editor in Chief Updated: 27 October 2024

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Liberty’s Historic Championship Victory

The New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx gave us an exceptionally compelling 2024 WNBA finals. The series stretched to 5 games, with each team trading wins and keeping fans on the edge until the end. In the last game, Minnesota took the lead early on and put quite a lot of pressure on the New York Liberty’s defence.

However, with outstanding players like Jonquel Jones and Nyara Sabally, the Liberty stood their ground and turned things around. Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart also had a key role during the fourth quarter and overtime. Leonie Fiebich sealed the victory with a three-pointer in the final moments, making the result 67-62 in favor of the New York Liberty.

Key Moment and Players

In the final game 5 of the series, both teams showed commendable resilience. Minnesota’s Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier never gave the Liberty’s a break with several comeback attempts in the fourth quarter, particularly from Collier. Still, they couldn’t overcome New York’s undeniable defensive strength.

Jonquel Jones was the top Liberty performer throughout the series, and she was named the 2024 WNBA Finals MVP. Jones averaged 17.8 points and 7.6 rebounds over the five-game series, with her 17 points and key rebounds in Game 5 standing out as pivotal to the team’s victory. Breanna Stewart hit crucial free throws late in the fourth quarter, and Sabrina Ionescu nailed a vital three-pointer late in regulation.

Just did whatever it took to win…Believed in my teammates, believed in this entire organization. It takes everyone. You don’t do this alone, and we did it in New York.

– said Ionescu during the trophy presentation.

The Significance of the Liberty’s First WNBA Title

The 2024 WNBA title is a significant milestone for the New York Liberty franchise. Over the years, the team has proven itself a force to be reckoned with, but unfortunately, they’ve consistently failed to secure a victory. With stars like Jones, Stewart, and Ionescu, Liberty finally reached the top and showed everyone that there’s not much they can’t do.

For Jonquel Jones, the Finals MVP honor adds another layer to her impressive resume, including a league MVP award in 2021 when she played for the Connecticut Sun. This championship is also a great personal victory for Jones, who had come up short in past Finals attempts. Her leadership, both on and off the court, was instrumental in bringing the Liberty their first title.

I could never dream of this. You all know how many times I’ve been denied, but I was delayed, that’s all.

– said Jones during the trophy presentation.

As they celebrate their historic win, the franchise looks ready to build on its success and become a dominant force in the WNBA for years to come. Keep an eye out for this space, where our gambling experts present you with the latest news and details on sports, betting, and more.