How to watch Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty WNBA Finals Game 4: Live stream, TV channel and start time

The New York Liberty, one of the WNBA’s original franchises, have yet to win a championship. They made the WNBA Finals five times but struggled to lift the Cup.

However, after an exciting third game against the Minnesota Lynx, they only have one win left. Sabrina Ionescu With just one second left, he sank a three-pointer and secured New York an 80-77 victory. The Liberty rallied from a 15-point deficit and were on the verge of finally securing their long-awaited championship ring.

It was particularly poignant that Ionescu scored the game-winning shot after being unexpectedly left off the All-WNBA First Team earlier that day. The Liberty lead the series 2-1 and have a chance to close it out on Friday in Minnesota.

Below, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty game, including the injury report, key players and where to watch.

Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty: Date and tipoff time

The highly anticipated WNBA battle between the Liberty and the Lynx will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How to watch Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty online: TV channels and live streams

Fans in the USA can watch all the action live in this exciting WNBA match between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx ESPN And FuboTV Streaming platform.

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Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty team news

Minnesota Lynx team news

Despite various injuries Alanna Smith made a significant impact in Game 3, posting a +20 mark in just 20 minutes of play, even without making a single field goal. Smith finished the game with two points, six rebounds and four assists, demonstrating her dedication and commitment to the Lynx.

Leading the charge was Minnesota Napheesa Collier And Kayla McBridewho showed an impressive performance with 22 and 19 points respectively.

News from the New York Liberty team

After falling behind by as many as 15 points in the first half of Game 3, the New York Liberty staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77, capped by a game-winning shot Sabrina Ionescu. With this win, New York now leads the series 2-1.

Breanna Stewart delivered an outstanding performance to keep the Liberty competitive throughout the game, finishing the game with 30 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Meanwhile, Ionescu found her rhythm late in the game, contributing 13 points, five rebounds and six assists while hitting three of her eight attempts from beyond the arc.

Head-to-head records

Here is the record of the last five meetings between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx in WNBA matches before this final series: