The New York Liberty will host the Minnesota Lynx to start the high-voltage WNBA game on August 19, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT. The Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 86–80 on August 16, 2025, due to a season-high 26 points by Courtney Williams, including a game-winning basket in the closing seconds. Kayla McBride's long 3-pointer with just over 30 seconds left was crucial in securing the victory.
Minnesota has the greatest defense in the WNBA, giving up only 75.8 points per game and shooting a league-high 47.0% from the field. They also lead the league in scoring, averaging 86.9 points per game.
The Liberty aren't far behind, coming in third in terms of scoring (86.5 points per game) and shooting (45.6%), but the Lynx's effective offense may put their defense to the test as they give up 81.6 points a game. has almost the same rebounding percentages (34.0 vs. 34.1).
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New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx: Date and tip-off time
The New York Liberty will take on the Minnesota Lynx in an epic WNBA game on August 19, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
| Date | August 19, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Barclays Center |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York |
How to watch New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx live on:
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Streaming service: Fubo
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New York Liberty team news
Sabrina Ionescu is shooting 40.3% from the field, scoring 19.2 points on average per game, and making an amazing 93.3% of her free throws.
Jonquel Jones leads the rebounds with 8.6 per game, 1.5 of which come from the offensive glass and 7.1 from the defensive end.
Natasha Cloud is providing 5.5 assists per game while limiting turnovers to 1.8 in 29.2 minutes of action.
New York Liberty injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| F, Breanna Stewart | Leg injury | Out |
| C, Nyara Sabally | Knee injury | Out |
Minnesota Lynx team news
Courtney Williams is spending 28.9 minutes a game and averaging 6.3 assists and 2.3 turnovers.
Kayla McBride consistently makes a two-way impact with her 14.8 points, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.4 rebounds per game.
Alanna Smith averages 10.0 points, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals, and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| F, Napheesa Collier | Ankle injury | Out |
New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx head-to-head record
The New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx have faced off in a series of contested games, with the Lynx winning their most recent encounters. In the last five head-to-head meetings, Minnesota has won four of them, including three in a row this season: 86-80 on August 16, 83-71 on August 10, and a high-scoring 100-93 on July 31. The Lynx have continuously outlasted the Liberty in both close games and high-scoring contests since their last series victory, which occurred on October 21, 2024, in a defensive struggle at 67-62. The Liberty will have to tighten up defensively and execute stronger late in games to end the run, while the Lynx seem to have the advantage going into this game given Minnesota's previous domination and their ability to strike a mix between effective offense and tough defense.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | Lynx 86-80 Liberty |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Lynx 83-71 Liberty |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Lynx 100-93 Liberty |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Liberty 67-62 Lynx |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Lynx 82-80 Liberty |