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New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx

WNBA
Liberty
11-17
66-74
Final
Lynx
16-9
Target Center

Lead tracker

NY leadsBiggest lead NY 5, MIN 9
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MIN leads
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NY1522121766
MIN2019181774

Who won: Lynx 74-66

The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 74-66 on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Target Center. The Lynx win the series 2-1. Kayla McBride led the Lynx in points (25). Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty in points (17).

Recap · Aug 31
Collier, McBride help Lynx beat Liberty 72-66

Kayla McBride scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Napheesa Collier added 21 points and 14 boards, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 72-66 on Tuesday night.

What it means

  • Season series: MIN wins series 2-1.
  • Liberty 5-8 on the road; Lynx 9-3 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 6d ago
Dream sweep Liberty to earn first WNBA Finals berth since 2013
ESPN · Oct 10
Liberty's star trio say coach's future 'not our decision'
Recap · Oct 10
Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013
ESPN · Oct 9
New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream - Game Highlights
ESPN · Oct 9
Liberty's focus on extending season, not Game 2 timeout issue
ESPN · Oct 8
Angel Reese leads way as Dream win in OT for 2-0 lead vs. Liberty
ESPN · Oct 1
Lynx's Napheesa Collier unsure of future as free agency looms
ESPN · Sep 30
No. 8 Liberty complete sweep of top-seeded Lynx with Game 2 win

Injuries and inactives

Liberty2nd in Eastern Conference Division
  • Elizabeth Balogun G
    Not Injury Related
    Out
  • Satou Sabally F
    Concussion
    Out
Lynx8th in Western Conference Division
  • Anastasiia Olairi Kosu F
    Foot, right
    Out
  • Elena Buenavida G
    Coach's Decision
    Out

Head to head

MIN wins series 2-1
Last meeting: Lynx 88, Liberty 78 (Aug 15)

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Game info

Venue
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN · Attendance 3,221
Officials
Roy Gulbeyan (Referee), Kevin Sparrock (Referee), Tiara Cruse (Referee)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesMIN wins series 2-1

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