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Liberty upset Lynx in WNBA playoff opener
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Liberty upset Lynx in WNBA playoff opener

The New York Liberty shocked the Minnesota Lynx with a 91-75 victory in Game 1 of their WNBA playoff series on 27 September. Breanna Stewart played a key role in the Liberty's win, which marked the first upset of the postseason.

The Liberty entered the playoffs ranked fourth, having won 26 of their 44 regular-season games with a goal difference of +139. Their recent form showed three wins in their last five matches, including a previous victory over the Lynx.

Minnesota Lynx topped the regular season with 33 wins and a goal difference of +316 but suffered a setback in the opening playoff game. They have a mixed recent record with two wins and three losses in their last five games.

The two teams will meet again on 30 September in the next game of the series, with the Liberty looking to extend their advantage and the Lynx aiming to level the series.

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