Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu nails long 3-pointer to help team to Game 3 win in WNBA Finals

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When the New York Liberty needed her the most, Sabrina Ionescu stepped up.

Game 3 was tied at 77 apiece with the clock ticking down from seven seconds. The star guard had a Minnesota Lynx defender on her. She watched the time go down and decided to make her move.

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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, #20, reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Ionescu dribbled to her left, stepped back and delivered possibly the greatest shot in franchise history. She nailed the long 3-pointer and flexed toward the Target Center crowd.

New York won the game 80-77 to take a 2-1 series lead.

"I didn’t even really remember it. I had to go look at the video really quickly to see like how far I was," Ionescu said after the game. "I feel like I was able to get a little separation in range and get a really good shot to go."

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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, #20, makes a 3-point basket during the second half against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

With New York now one game away from a WNBA championship, Breanna Stewart said she expects Minnesota to give it their all in Game 4.

"We know we’re one game away from winning the championship, and I think that they are going to give us their best shot," Stewart said. "They are going