"As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a long odyssey. The team that always fell short, starting from their days in Madison Square Garden, through detours to Radio City Music Hall and Westchester County Center, finally found their way to the top."
""I've been manifesting this moment for awhile, There's no feeling like it," Breanna Stewart said. "Credit to Minnesota, they gave us a tough series. The fans have been amazing everywhere we've gone. To bring a championship to New York, first ever in franchise history it's an incredible feeling. I can't wait to continue to celebrate with the city. It's going to be bonkers.""
"Jonquel Jones scored 17 points to lead New York, which was one of the original franchises in the league. The Liberty made the WNBA Finals five times before, losing each one, including last season. This time they wouldn't be denied, although it took an extra five minutes. WATCH | Brondello guides Liberty to their 1st WNBA championship: The New York Liberty claim their first WNBA championship with a 67-62 overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx in the deciding Game 5. Chatham, Ont., native Bridget Carleton misses a chance to tie the game late in overtime and finishes with three points."
The New York Liberty captured their first WNBA championship with a 67-62 overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5. Jonquel Jones led New York with 17 points as the franchise finally broke through after multiple previous Finals losses. Breanna Stewart celebrated the moment, praised Minnesota's competitiveness, and credited fans for their support while calling the title an incredible franchise-first achievement. The deciding game required an extra five minutes, and a late missed chance by Bridget Carleton prevented Minnesota from tying the game. The win ended a long journey for the Liberty and sparked citywide celebration.
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