Including the four-point play that completed Minnesota’s comeback from an 18-point deficit in Game 1, Williams had 23 points to open the best-of-five series. Liberty coach Sandy Brondello put it succinctly: “Courtney Williams was a thorn in our side. She was the head of the snake.”

During Game 3 of the 2024 WNBA Finals, one of ESPN's in-game coach interviews actually paid off in a really cool way. As the broadcast checked in with Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve during the game's third quarter,

NEW YORK — As she exited the Barclays Center court following her walk-off interview after the Minnesota Lynx had completed a shocking upset against the New York Liberty, Courtney Williams stopped in front of her team bench to face the Lynx faithful and flex.