11 photos of the New York Liberty celebrating their first WNBA championship
michelle r. martinelli
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty and New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai hoist the WNBA Championship Trophy after defeating the Minnesota Lynx to win Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
In a thrilling game that came down overtime, the New York Liberty won their first WNBA championship in franchise history with a 67-62 Game 5 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night in Brooklyn. They won the best-of-five series, 3-2.
The Liberty's Game 5 win was an incredible moment to witness, especially because New York previously made it to the WNBA Finals five times but never won.
So, when the clock hit zero, and the WNBA crown was theirs, the Liberty obviously exploded in celebration on the court at Barclays. There were so many cool moments, so here are 11 of our favorite photos of New York celebrating its first WNBA championship.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty reacts after defeating the Minnesota Lynx to win Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: New York Liberty players react after defeating the Minnesota Lynx to win Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: New York Liberty players react after defeating the Minnesota Lynx to win Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: A general view of the arena during the trophy ceremony after New York Liberty defeats the Minnesota Lynx to win Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: New York Liberty players hoist the WNBA Championship Trophy after defeating the Minnesota Lynx to win Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty celebrates with the WNBA Championship Trophy after winning Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty celebrates with the WNBA Championship Trophy after defeating the Minnesota Lynx to win Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty poses for a photo with the WBNA Finals MVP trophy after winning Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty celebrates with the WBNA Finals MVP trophy after winning Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: New York Liberty players pose for a photo with the WNBA Championship Trophy after winning Game Five of the WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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