The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty are set to clash again on Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn, NY, as they continue their best-of-five WNBA Finals series.
In the opening game, the visitors demonstrated their resilience after falling behind by 18 points to the favored Liberty on their home court. Rather than succumbing to the pressure, the Lynx mounted an impressive comeback to snatch a thrilling 95-93 victory in overtime.
Meanwhile, the hosts must be reeling from the shocking loss in game one. Despite recording 20 offensive rebounds, shooting close to 40 percent from beyond the arc, and holding an 11-point lead with less than three minutes remaining, they now find themselves down 1-0 in this series.
Below, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming Liberty vs Lynx game, including the injury report, key players and where to watch.
New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx: Date and Tip-off Time
The highly anticipated WNBA battle between the Liberty and the Lynx will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 3:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT, at Barclays Center, in Brooklyn, NY.
| Date | Sunday, October 13, 2024 |
| Time | 3:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT |
| Arena | Barclays Center |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY |
How to watch New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Online: TV Channels and Live Streams
Fans in the USA can catch all the actions of this high-voltage WNBA matchup between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and FuboTV Streaming Platform.
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New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx Team News
New York Liberty Team News
The hosts had an opportunity to secure the win in regulation, but Breanna Stewart managed just 1-of-2 from the charity stripe at the end of the fourth quarter. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with a solid double-double, contributing 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Sabrina Ionescu added 19 points and Stewart chipped in with 18 points.
Minnesota Lynx Team News
The visitors endured some tense moments, notably when Stewart's missed free throw at the end of regulation allowed the game to remain tied. Ultimately, they relied on their most electrifying players: point guard Courtney Williams and All-Star forward Napheesa Collier. Williams finished with 23 points, highlighted by a crucial four-point play with just 5.5 seconds left in regulation that briefly gave the Lynx the lead. Collier delivered an impressive performance as well, scoring 21 points along with eight rebounds, six blocks, and three steals. She sank a pivotal turnaround jumper with under 10 seconds remaining in overtime, sealing the victory for Minnesota.
Head-to-Head Records
Here is the record of the last five meetings between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx in WNBA matchups heading into this finals series:
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10/11/24 | New York Liberty 93-95 Minnesota Lynx | WNBA |
| 09/16/24 | New York Liberty 79-88 Minnesota Lynx | WNBA |
| 07/03/24 | New York Liberty 76-67 Minnesota Lynx | WNBA |
| 06/26/24 | New York Liberty 89-94 Minnesota Lynx | WNBA |
| 05/25/24 | Minnesota Lynx 84-67 New York Liberty | WNBA |