Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Preview, Prediction, and Odds - Oct. 13 | Game 2, 2024 WNBA Finals

The second game of the Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty clash in the 2024 WNBA Finals is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13. The Lynx are looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead after a thrilling overtime 95-93 win in Game 1. The Liberty, meanwhile, will try their best to even the series before heading to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4.

Napheesa Collier hit the game-winning basket with 8.8 seconds left in overtime of Game 1. The Lynx erased an early 18-point lead to stage the biggest comeback in WNBA Finals history. They also came back from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to shock the Liberty.

Breanna Stewart had a chance to win the game in regulation, but she missed the go-ahead free throw. She also had a good look to force a second overtime but missed the layup. It was considered by many as a "game for the ages" and among the best in league history.

Here are the highlights from Game 1:

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Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Preview, Prediction and Odds

Game 2 of the Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty series is set for Sunday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The matchup kicks off at 3 p.m. EST and will be broadcast nationally on ABC. While it won't be available for live streaming on WNBA League Pass, viewers will be able to access it on-demand after the game concludes.

Moneyline: Lynx (+280) vs Liberty (-370)

Spread: Lynx +7.5 (-110) vs Liberty -7.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Lynx o162.5 (-114) vs Liberty u162.5 (-106)

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Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Preview

The New York Liberty jumped to an early lead in the first quarter, going up by as much as 18 points. The Minnesota Lynx slowly chipped away the lead and completed the comeback with a 95-93 win.

Napheesa Collier hit the game-winning shot, finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists, three steals and six blocks. Courtney Williams had 23 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Kayla McBride added 22 points and four assists.

Meanwhile, Jonquel Jones had a game-high 24 points plus 10 rebounds and three assists for the Liberty. Breanna Stewart put up 18 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, with Sabrina Ionescu and Leonie Fiebich contributing 19 and 17 points, respectively.

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Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Predicted Starting Lineups

Lynx

G - Courtney Williams | G - Kayla McBride | F - Bridget Carleton | F - Naphesa Collier | C - Alanna Smith

Liberty

G - Sabrina Ionescu | G - Leonie Fiebich | F - Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | F - Breanna Stewart | C - Jonquel Jones

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Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Prediction

The Liberty are favored to beat the Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. They might have lost the first game after failing to close it out, but they showed off how dominant they can be in spurts.

Given how good the Liberty have been this season, they should be able to bounce back and even the series in Game 2. Look for New York to win by double-digits as the series shifts to Minnesota.