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The Minnesota Lynx hit the road to face the Connecticut Sun for Game 3 of their 2024 WNBA semifinals on Friday. The third-seeded Sun clinched Game 1 on the road 73-70 to steal home-court advantage. The second-seeded Lynx responded with a 77-70 win on Tuesday to bounce back and even the series at 1-1 ahead of the upcoming game.
Napheesa Collier led the Lynx's victory charge on Tuesday with nine points, 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal and four blocks. Courtney Williams led their scoring with 17 points.
Meanwhile, Alyssa Thomas led the Sun's losing effort with her double-double performance of 18 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals.
The Connecticut Sun's defense has been a highlight for their playoff run, especially on their home court. As they head home for the next two games of the series, the Sun are expected to capitalize on the home-court advantage they secured in Game 1.
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The winner of the upcoming contest will be one win shy of winning the best-of-five series to reach the WNBA Finals. While the Sun are favored to secure victory at home on Tuesday, the Lynx players are in good form to reach the WNBA Finals for the first time since they previously won the title in 2017.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun: Predicted starting lineups and depth chart
Lynx's predicted starting lineup and depth chart
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve is likely to deploy a starting lineup of Kayla McBride (G), Courtney Williams (G), Napheesa Collier (G), Bridget Carleton (F) and Alanna Smith (C) for the upcoming playoff game.
Minnesota boasts a completely healthy roster for the upcoming game with no players listed on its injury report.
Sun's predicted starting lineup and depth chart
Meanwhile, Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White is expected to use a starting lineup of DiJonai Carrington (G), Alyssa Thomas (F), DeWanna Bonner (F), Olivia Nelson-Ododa (F) and Brionna Jones (C).
Connecticut also boasts a largely healthy team with only Tiffany Mitchell listed as questionable for the game due to Illness. Her participation in the contest will be a game-time decision.
How to watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun?
Game 3 of the Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun semifinal series is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. It will be aired nationally on ESPN2 and can also be livestreamed via FuboTV, SlingTV, Hulu with Live TV, and DirecTV. The game will also be available to be streamed via the WNBA League Pass after its conclusion.
