The New York Liberty are shining bright in the WNBA Finals, with Betnijah Laney-Hamilton stealing the spotlight.
Laney-Hamilton’s Impressive Performance
In Game 2, while everyone expected Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart to lead, it was Laney-Hamilton who dazzled the crowd. She scored 13 points in the first half against the Minnesota Lynx and added four more at the start of the second half. This is remarkable considering she had knee issues earlier this season that kept her off the court for seven weeks.
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13 PTS | 5-6 FGM | 3-4 3PM #WNBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV
— WNBA (@WNBA)
A Comeback After a Quiet Start
Laney-Hamilton had a quiet Game 1, managing only five points. Yet, she did hit a crucial three-pointer that pushed Liberty ahead by 15 points with just over five minutes left. Unfortunately, those were her last points as New York struggled to score in the final quarter.
Betnijah Laney said lemme get in on the three point shooting as well ๐#WNBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV
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Stepping Up When Needed
On Sunday, Laney-Hamilton stepped up when Stewart and Ionescu couldn’t find their rhythm for most of the third quarter. Known more for her defensive skills, she chose an excellent moment to deliver her highest playoff score this year. Sometimes we think she’s unstoppable!
With 17 PTS on the day, Laney-Hamilton has the most points she's scored in a Playoff game this year ๐ซ#WNBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV
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Liberty Leading into Final Quarter
As they entered the fourth quarter, Liberty held onto a solid lead of 61-53. It seems like they’re on track to make some magic happen!
