The tricky thing about falling behind is that once you finally get it going, you’re having to do it while climbing uphill. The other side has built up a nice rhythm and can withstand all the haymakers you throw at them. And soon enough, you run out of time.
On Sunday afternoon, the New York Liberty played host to the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center. The Libs were looking to avenge a tough loss the Lynx handed them in late May in Minneapolis. The Lynx survived a furious Liberty fourth quarter rally to come away with an 84-77 victory.