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Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 10, 2024

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Oct 10, 2024 8:10 AM
The Minnesota Lynx, sporting a 30-10 overall record and 14-6 in the Western Conference, are gearing up to face off against the dominant New York Liberty, who hold a 32-8 overall record and 16-4 in the Eastern Conference, in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET at the Barclays Center. This highly anticipated matchup promises to be an intense battle between two of the league's top teams. Can the Lynx's strong season propel them to an upset over the top-seeded Liberty?
Minnesota Lynx
New York Liberty

Lynx vs Liberty statistics

Stat Lynx Liberty
Streak W1 W1
Last Ten Games 5-2 5-1
Points Per Game 82.0 85.6
Rebounds Per Game 34.3 36.6
Assists Per Game 23.0 22.8
Blocks Per Game 4.2 4.5
Steals Per Game 8.6 7.9
Field Goal % 44.8 44.5
Three Point % 38.0 34.9
Points Against 82.3 78.2

New York Liberty recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/6/24 @ Las Vegas Aces W 76-62
10/4/24 @ Las Vegas Aces L 95-81
10/1/24 vs Las Vegas Aces W 88-84
9/29/24 vs Las Vegas Aces W 87-77
9/24/24 vs Atlanta Dream W 91-82

Minnesota Lynx recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/8/24 vs Connecticut Sun W 88-77
10/6/24 @ Connecticut Sun L 92-82
10/4/24 @ Connecticut Sun W 90-81
10/1/24 vs Connecticut Sun W 77-70
9/29/24 vs Connecticut Sun L 73-70

Lynx vs Liberty predictions

As the Minnesota Lynx gear up to face the New York Liberty, all eyes will likely be on Napheesa Collier. Her commanding presence on the court, averaging 20.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, makes her a pivotal player for the Lynx's strategy in this high-stakes game. Alongside Collier, Courtney Williams is expected to continue her role as a key playmaker, with her knack for dishing out 5.5 assists per game. The dynamic duo's performance will be critical if the Lynx are to establish an early lead and maintain control against the formidable Liberty defense.

Switching gears to the New York Liberty, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu are poised to make significant impacts. Stewart, matching Collier's scoring average with 20.4 points per game, brings a level of versatility and scoring ability that can shift the momentum of any game. Ionescu, with her 6.2 assists per game, will likely be the engine for the Liberty's offensive plays, setting up crucial shots and dictating the pace. The partnership between Stewart and Ionescu could be the key to unlocking the Lynx defense and creating scoring opportunities.

Taking a step back to look at the full picture, this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest of strategy, skill, and intensity. While both teams have star players capable of swinging the game in their favor, the New York Liberty might just have a slight edge at home with their cohesive unit and tactical superiority. If the Liberty can leverage their home court advantage and the synergy between Stewart and Ionescu, they could very well come out on top in this opening game of the WNBA Finals.

Lynx vs Liberty game info

Venue Barclays Center
Location Brooklyn, NY
Tip-off Thu 8:00 PM
TV ESPN

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