Liberty vs Lynx statistics
| Stat |
Liberty |
Lynx |
| Streak |
W2 |
L2 |
| Last Ten Games |
7-2 |
6-4 |
| Points Per Game |
85.6 |
82.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
36.6 |
34.3 |
| Assists Per Game |
22.8 |
23.0 |
| Blocks Per Game |
4.5 |
4.2 |
| Steals Per Game |
7.9 |
8.6 |
| Field Goal % |
44.5 |
44.8 |
| Three Point % |
34.9 |
38.0 |
| Points Against |
78.6 |
82.9 |
Minnesota Lynx recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/16/24 |
vs New York Liberty |
L |
80-77 |
| 10/13/24 |
@ New York Liberty |
L |
80-66 |
| 10/10/24 |
@ New York Liberty |
W |
95-93 OT |
| 10/8/24 |
vs Connecticut Sun |
W |
88-77 |
| 10/6/24 |
@ Connecticut Sun |
L |
92-82 |
New York Liberty recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/16/24 |
@ Minnesota Lynx |
W |
80-77 |
| 10/13/24 |
vs Minnesota Lynx |
W |
80-66 |
| 10/10/24 |
vs Minnesota Lynx |
L |
95-93 OT |
| 10/6/24 |
@ Las Vegas Aces |
W |
76-62 |
| 10/4/24 |
@ Las Vegas Aces |
L |
95-81 |
Liberty vs Lynx predictions
As the New York Liberty gear up to take on the Minnesota Lynx this Friday, all eyes are likely to be on Breanna Stewart. She's been a consistent powerhouse throughout the season, averaging an impressive 20.4 points per game. Given her performance trajectory and the high stakes of this game, it wouldn't be surprising to see Stewart elevate her game even further to dominate the court. Similarly, Sabrina Ionescu, with her knack for setting up plays and averaging 6.2 assists per game, could very well be the pivotal playmaker. Her ability to spot and create opportunities will be critical, especially in a pressure cooker environment like the WNBA Finals.
On the flip side, the Minnesota Lynx will rely heavily on Napheesa Collier to counter New York's offense. Matching Stewart in scoring, Collier brings her own 20.4 points per game to the table, along with a slight edge in rebounds, pulling down 9.7 per matchup. Her dual-threat capability will be vital for Minnesota. Additionally, Courtney Williams, known for her agility and court vision, will need to exceed her average of 5.5 assists per game to keep the Lynx competitive. Her performance could very well dictate the pace and rhythm of the game for Minnesota.
Heading into the game, both teams are stacked with talent and have shown resilience throughout the season. However, the New York Liberty's slightly better overall record and their lead in the series might give them the upper edge in this matchup. Expect a closely contested game, but the Liberty, with their slightly superior offensive stats and the momentum from the series lead, might just clinch the victory. Nevertheless, with stakes this high, surprises are always on the table, and the Lynx will not go down without a fierce fight.
Liberty vs Lynx game info
| Venue |
Target Center |
| Location |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Tip-off |
Fri 8:00 PM |
| TV |
ESPN |
