Minnesota had only led New York for about three minutes in the first two games of the best-of-five series. The Lynx were able to come home with a split though and were playing at

The New York Liberty bounced back from a stunning loss in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, holding off a late rally by the Minnesota Lynx to win, 80-66, and even the series 1-1 on Sunday.

The New York Liberty play against the Minnesota Lynx in game 3 of the WNBA Finals tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) shoots over Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, right, during the first half in Game 3 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP

Courtney Vandersloot felt similarly after New York’s loss. Even though she wanted to be intentional about looking ahead to the great opportunity they still have in this series, she had to watch the ending once more with her wife, former WNBA champion Allie Quigley.

New York leads the series against Minnesota 2-1 and is just one win away from the first title in franchise history.

The Minnesota Lynx got the start they wanted. They just couldn’t finish off the New York Liberty. The Lynx blew a 15-point lead and will need two straight victories to win a record fifth WNBA championship after losing 80-77 to the Liberty on a last-second shot by Sabrina Ionescu on Wednesday night in Game 3 of the Finals.