Lynx at New York Liberty
Lynx-Liberty game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, key players
The Lynx beat New York for the Commissioner’s Cup title last week.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
July 2, 2024 at 1:05AM
6 p.m. Tuesday at Barclays Arena, Brooklyn, N.Y.
TV, radio: BSN-Extra, 100.3 FM
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Opening bell: The Lynx will need their defense playing at a high level against the Liberty, who have won four straight regular-season games and will be looking for revenge for the Lynx’s 94-89 victory in the Commissioner’s Cup final. Bridget Carleton (23 points) and Cecilia Zandalasini (15 points) combined for eight three-pointers on 11 attempts for the Lynx and Breanna Stewart scored 24 for New York in a game where stats didn’t count. The Lynx beat the Liberty 84-67 at Target Center on May 25, with the Liberty turning in season-lows in points. New York in first in the league in wins (16), field-goal percentage (45.9), three-pointers made (10.6) and attempted (29.9) per game. They are second in the league in scoring (87.7) and third in rebounding (35.8).
Watch her: Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who has scored in double figures in every game, has averaged 22.7 points and 12 rebounds in her last three games.
Injuries: Lynx report no injuries. Liberty F Nyara Sabally (back) is out.
Forecast: Beating the Liberty at home — they are 9-1 at Barclays Center this season — will be difficult, considering New York will be looking to atone for their loss in the Cup final.
The Lynx and Sun appear to be pretty evenly matched, but the Lynx managed to get the upper hand in Game 3 thanks to some strong shooting and production off the bench.
