Its one other WNBA Finals rematch on Saturday because the Minnesota Lynx (27-5) host the New York Liberty (21-12) in a matchup of two of the most effective groups within the league.
Final weekend, the Lynx topped the defending champions 83-71 in New York to take the second of 4 regular-season video games between the 2 squads. Minnesota did it with out MVP front-runner and main scorer Napheesa Collier, who’s listed as uncertain for Saturdays recreation with a proper ankle sprain.
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The Lynx, who’ve been with out Collier since she was injured on Aug. 2, haven’t performed since final Sundays win. The Liberty, alternatively, have performed twice, splitting two street video games in opposition to the Los Angeles Sparks (a 105-97 win) and Las Vegas Aces (a 83-77 loss).
New York may even be with out famous person Breanna Stewart as she continues to recuperate from a knee damage. Happily, the Liberty nonetheless have their high scorer, Sabrina Ionescu (19.3 factors per recreation), to choose up the slack. Ionescu, who led the convention in scoring (21.4) and assists (6.6) in July, was named Japanese Convention Participant of the Month for her efforts.
After Saturday, the 2024 WNBA finalists sq. off yet another time this common season on Tuesday, Aug. 19, in New York.
With about one month left within the season, the Lynx and Liberty each look to complete sturdy and safe optimum playoff seeding. Minnesota is 6.5 video games forward of the Liberty for the most effective report within the WNBA. The Atlanta Dream (21-12) are additionally hanging round close to the highest of the league standings.
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