Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty predicted starting lineups and depth chart | 2024 WNBA Finals Game 1, Oct. 10, 2024

The New York Liberty host the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday for the first game of the 2024 WNBA Finals. The teams were the top two seeds in the regular season, with the Liberty clinching the first spot with a 32-8 record, while the Lynx were right behind with their 30-10 record.

The teams previously faced each other for the 2024 Commissioner's Cup championship as well with the Lynx emerging victorious on the road. They will now face each other in the WNBA playoffs for the first time. The Liberty will look to earn their first championship, while the Lynx seek to bring it back home after seven years.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty: Predicted starting lineups and depth chart

Lynx's predicted starting lineup and depth chart

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve is expected to start Kayla McBride (G), Courtney Williams (G), Napheesa Collier (G), Bridget Carleton (F) and Alanna Smith (C).

Guard	Forward	Center
Kayla McBride	Napheesa Collier	Alanna Smith
Courtney Williams	Bridget Carleton	Napheesa Collier
Bridget Carleton	Alanna Smith	Myisha Hines-Allen
Natisha Hiedeman	Myisha Hines-Allen	Dorkha Juhasz
Diamond Miller	Diamond Miller
Cecilia Zandalasini	Dorkha Juhasz
Olivia Epoupa	Alissa Pili

The Lynx boast a healthy roster, with no players listed on their injury report.

Liberty's predicted starting lineup and depth chart

New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello will likely start Sabrina Ionescu (G), Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (G), Breanna Stewart (F), Leonie Fiebich (F) and Jonquel Jones (C).

Guard	Forward	Center
Sabrina Ionescu	Breanna Stewart	Jonquel Jones
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton	Leonie Fiebich	Breanna Stewart
Courtney Vandersloot	Betnijah Laney-Hamilton	Nyara Sabally
Ivana Dojkic	Kayla Thornton
Marquesha Davis	Kennedy Burke
Kennedy Burke	Jonquel Jones
Jaylyn Sherrod	Nyara Sabally

The Liberty also have no players listed on their injury report.

Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty: Game Preview

Minnesota secured its spot in the 2024 WNBA Finals after defeating the Connecticut Sun 3-2 in the semifinals. Meanwhile, New York defeated the back-to-back champions Las Vegas Aces 3-1 to book its second consecutive spot in the finals.

The Lynx and the Liberty faced each other four times during the 2024 regular season. The Lynx secured a 3-1 victory in their season series and is the only team to win a regular-season series against the Liberty this year.

The last time the two faced each other was on Sept. 15. The Lynx clinched an 88-79 victory on the road. Minnesota was led by Collier's 18 points and 13 rebounds. Stewart led New York with 38 points and 18 rebounds.

How to watch Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty?

Game 1 of the Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty WNBA Finals is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday at Barclays Center in New York. It will be aired nationally on ESPN and can also be live-streamed via FuboTV.