Thus ends the series of Finals rematches between the Liberty and Lynx, who played to a five-game thriller last fall in what became New York's first postseason championship run. None of the four games featured Liberty star Breanna Stewart while her fellow UConn alum and Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier missed the latter three.

Again playing without Napheesa Collier, the Minnesota Lynx saw their six-game winning streak end with Tuesday’s loss.

Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and 11 assists, and the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 85-75 after losing the first three meetings between the teams this season.

Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu had the best reaction about her heroic dagger in the clutch against the Lynx on Tuesday night at home.