New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the Finals
The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances
By DOUG FEINBERG
Published - Oct 20, 2024, 11:36 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:11 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty have their first WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances.
An original franchise when the league tipped off in 1997, the Liberty have competed in a one-game, best-of-three and best-of-five format. It took a little extra time to do it, as New York needed five games and OT to beat Minnesota.
Here's a look at their previous appearances in the championship:
