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The 2024 WNBA Finals comes down to the last game of the season as the series between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty reaches Game 5. The Lynx forced the final game after a heartstopping 82-80 win in Game 4. Sabrina Ionescu missed the shot that would have given the Liberty their first-ever championship.
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Unlike Game 3, the fourth game of the WNBA Finals was close from start to finish. Minnesota held on in the final possession of the game to tie the series 2-2. Kayla McBride had a team-high 19 points, while Napheesa Collier put up a quiet game of 14 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals.
On the other hand, all LIberty starters scored in double figures but it wasn't enough to pull off the win. Jonquel Jones had a game-high 21 points, while Breanna Stewart struggled with just 11 points on 5-for-21 shooting. Ionescu also had a rough game, scoring just 10 points after going 5-for-15.
Here are the highlights of Game 4:
Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Preview, Prediction and Odds
Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals is set for Sunday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET and will be nationally available on ESPN. Live streaming won't be available on WNBA League Pass, but fans can still access it on-demand after the game concludes.
Moneyline: Lynx (+220) vs Liberty (-270)
Spread: Lynx +5.5 (-110) vs Liberty -5.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Lynx o157 (-112) vs Liberty u157 (-108)
Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Preview
The WNBA Finals has been an entertaining series, with two come-from-behind wins, a blowout and a close game. Minnesota started the series by stealing Game 1 after being down by 18 points. Napheesa Collier hit the game-winning jump shot in overtime to seal the victory.
In Game 2, New York dominated to tie the Finals at 1-1. The series shifted to Minnesota, where the Lynx were on their way to a win in Game 3. However, the Liberty came back from a 15-point deficit and Sabrina Ionescu hit a game-winning 3-point shot to take back homecourt advantage.
Here are the highlights from Game 1:
The Liberty had a shot at winning their first championship in Game 4, but the Lynx pulled out all the stops needed to force Game 5. Now, it's a do-or-die game with the winner taking home the WNBA title.
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
Here are the highlights from Game 3:
Liberty
G - Sabrina Ionescu | G - Leonie Fiebich | F - Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | F - Breanna Stewart | C - Jonquel Jones
Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Prediction
The Liberty are the favorites to win Game 5 and their first-ever WNBA championship. The Lynx are the underdogs since they don't have homecourt advantage. The first two games also had New York with the lead for the majority of it, so expect a close win for the Liberty.
Who do you think will win Game 5 on Sunday between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
