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

Game 3 was tied at 77 apiece and the clock ticked down from seven seconds. The star guard had a Minnesota Lynx defenseman with him. She saw time passing and decided to take action.

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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, No. 20, reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of a WNBA basketball finals playoff series on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Ionescu dribbled left, stepped back and delivered possibly the best shot in franchise history. She nailed the long 3-pointer and leaned into the crowd at the Target Center.

New York won the game 80–77 and took a 2–1 lead in the series.

“I couldn’t even remember. I had to look at the video really quickly to see how far I was,” Ionescu said after the match. “I feel like I was able to get a little distance in range and make a really good shot.”

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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 finals playoff series on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

With New York 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 they’ll give us their best shot,” Stewart said. “They’re going to give it everything they’ve got, and you know what, so are we. The turnaround will be quick, but we’ll continue to be ready.”

Ionescu had 13 points and six assists. Steward led New York with 30 points and 11 rebounds.

They led New York back from a 15-point deficit.

Lynx star Napheesa Collier had 22 points and Kayla McBride had 19 points.

“Our defense gave us a chance to win the game, period, and our offense will help our defense,” Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said. “If you would have told me that we would have gotten the number of stops that we had, and played to them, and we wouldn’t have scored an 80, that would be surprising to me.”

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, No. 24, drives to the basket during the second half against the New York Liberty in Game 3 of a WNBA basketball finals playoff series on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Game 4 is scheduled for Friday evening.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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