Semi-Final bound: Trio help Liberty sweep Lynx

The New York Liberty, headlined by three Australian and WNBL ties, are into the 2026 WNBA Semi-Finals after sweeping Minnesota 2-0.

The Liberty, featuring Bec Allen, Anneli Maley and Han Xu, backed up their Game 1 win by defeating the Lynx 87-71 during Wednesday AEST's Game 2 in Brooklyn.

Geelong Venom's Xu was the pick of the trio, adding 6 points and 2 rebounds in the victory.

Former Perth Lynx duo Courtney Williams and Aari McDonald added 18 and 8 points, respectively, for Minnesota, who also had Australian Opal Chloe Bibby in their squad.

In the day's other game, despite 9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist and 1 steal from Adelaide's Steph Talbot, Las Vegas lost 99-89 to Indiana in Game 2.

Former Perth star Jackie Young erupted for 31 points for the Aces, while former WNBL big Brianna Turner grabbed 2 boards.

In the win, former Melbourne Boomer Sophie Cunningham had 4 points and 2 boards for the Fever, who also had WNBL20 Grand Final MVP Mercedes Russell on the bench.

Game 3 tips off at 11am AEST on Friday at Las Vegas's Michelob ULTRA Arena.

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