New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx

WNBA

Liberty

21-13

80-86

Final

Lynx

28-5

Target Center

Lead tracker

NY leadsBiggest lead NY 6, MIN 15

MIN leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
NY	12	21	28	19	80
MIN	21	17	22	26	86

Who won: Lynx 86-80

The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 86-80 on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Target Center. The Lynx win the series 3-1. The Lynx outscored the Liberty 21-12 in the 1st quarter. Courtney Williams led the Lynx in points (26). Jonquel Jones led the Liberty in points (17).

Win probability

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Play by play

End of Game
End of the 4th Quarter
Q4 3.6
+1
Jessica Shepard makes free throw 2 of 2
NY 80 - 86 MIN
Q4 3.6
+1
Jessica Shepard makes free throw 1 of 2
NY 80 - 85 MIN
Q4 3.6
Sabrina Ionescu personal take foul
Q4 3.6
Jessica Shepard defensive rebound
Q4 5.9
Sabrina Ionescu misses 25-foot three point pullup jump shot
Q4 8.6
Kayla McBride personal foul
Q4 12.5
+1
Kayla McBride makes free throw 2 of 2
NY 80 - 84 MIN
Q4 12.5
Lynx offensive team rebound
Q4 12.5
Kayla McBride misses free throw 1 of 2
Q4 12.5
Sabrina Ionescu personal take foul
Q4 14.6
Alanna Smith defensive rebound
Q4 16.4
Natasha Cloud misses driving layup
Q4 20.5
Liberty timeout
Q4 20.5
+1
Kayla McBride makes free throw 2 of 2
NY 80 - 83 MIN
Q4 20.5
Lynx offensive team rebound
Q4 20.5
Kayla McBride misses free throw 1 of 2
Q4 20.5
Natasha Cloud personal take foul
Q4 27.2
Lynx Full timeout
Q4 27.2
+2
Leonie Fiebich makes 2-foot layup (Natasha Cloud assists)
NY 80 - 82 MIN
Q4 30.8
Liberty Full timeout
THREEQ4 31.9
Three! Jumper, 29 ft
Kayla McBride
Kayla McBride makes 29-foot three point jumper (Courtney Williams assists)
NY 78 - 82 MIN
Q4 44.0
Lynx Full timeout
Q4 48.2
Jessica Shepard defensive rebound