Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 25, 2024

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Jun 25, 2024 8:10 AM
The Minnesota Lynx, riding a six-game winning streak, take on the Eastern Conference-leading New York Liberty on Tuesday, June 25 at 8:00 PM at UBS Arena. This highly anticipated matchup marks the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship, with the Lynx seeking to stretch their victory run to seven straight. The Liberty, meanwhile, aim to protect their impressive 10-1 conference record against a formidable Western Conference opponent.
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Lynx vs Liberty statistics

Stat Lynx Liberty
Streak W6 W3
Last Ten Games 9-1 9-1
Points Per Game 84.5 88.1
Rebounds Per Game 35.1 36.3
Assists Per Game 24.0 23.4
Blocks Per Game 5.5 4.3
Steals Per Game 9.6 8.1
Field Goal % 45.3 45.7
Three Point % 39.8 35.7
Points Against 73.8 78.4

New York Liberty recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/23/24 @ Atlanta Dream W 96-75
6/22/24 vs Los Angeles Sparks W 98-88
6/20/24 vs Los Angeles Sparks W 93-80
6/18/24 @ Phoenix Mercury L 99-93
6/15/24 @ Las Vegas Aces W 90-82

Minnesota Lynx recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/22/24 vs Phoenix Mercury W 73-60
6/19/24 vs Atlanta Dream W 68-55
6/17/24 vs Dallas Wings W 90-78
6/14/24 vs Los Angeles Sparks W 81-76
6/11/24 @ Las Vegas Aces W 100-86

Lynx vs Liberty predictions

Stepping into the spotlight for the Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier is undeniably the powerhouse to watch as she's been tearing up the court, averaging a strong 20.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Such consistency suggests she could very well dominate in the upcoming clash with New York Liberty. Equally crucial to the Lynx’s strategy will be Courtney Williams. Known for her savvy playmaking, Williams, who dishes out 5.5 assists per game, will need to maintain her high-level distribution against a tough Liberty defense. The Lynx have been on a solid run, and these two stars are pivotal to their success.

On the flip side, New York Liberty isn’t short on talent either. Breanna Stewart, a formidable force in the paint, averages 19.7 points per game and will surely give the Lynx defenders a run for their money. Moreover, Sabrina Ionescu, with her exceptional court vision and 6.7 assists per game, has the potential to turn the game dynamic with her playmaking skills. Jonquel Jones is another critical asset for Liberty, especially under the hoops with her 8.8 rebounds per game, ensuring second-chance points that keep her team in tight games.

As the game day approaches and both teams gear up for an epic showdown, predicting a winner is anything but straightforward. However, considering the robust momentum and consistency of the Minnesota Lynx, coupled with their ongoing six-game winning streak, they seem slightly more poised to snatch the victory against the Liberty. It’ll likely be a close, edge-of-your-seat type of game, but the Lynx might just have the edge they need to secure their seventh consecutive win. What do you think, could the Liberty disrupt the streak, or will the Lyny prevail?

New York Liberty injuries

  • Nyara Sabally (F): Out
  • Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (F): Out
  • Courtney Vandersloot (G): Out

Minnesota Lynx injuries

  • Diamond Miller (F): Out

Lynx vs Liberty game info

Venue UBS Arena
Location Elmont, NY
Tip-off Tue 8:00 PM

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