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The Lynx beat the Liberty 82–80 at home on Oct 18, 2024.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  NY | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 80 |
  MIN | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 82 |
New York LibertyMinnesota Lynx| NY | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonquel Jones | 36 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 7-10 | 4-5 |
| Leonie Fiebich | 36 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 7-12 | 2-5 |
| Sabrina Ionescu | 36 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5-15 | 0-5 |
| Breanna Stewart | 34 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 5-21 | 0-4 |
| Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | 34 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 4-7 | 2-3 |
| Nyara Sabally | 11 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Kayla Thornton | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Courtney Vandersloot | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 80 | 40 | 18 | 31-71 | 9-23 |
| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | 40 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 4-10 | 2-4 |
| Kayla McBride | 35 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 6-15 | 3-6 |
| Alanna Smith | 30 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 5-9 | 2-2 |
| Courtney Williams | 29 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 7-16 | 0-2 |
| Bridget Carleton | 29 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-5 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 16 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-2 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 82 | 31 | 20 | 29-65 | 9-23 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 31-71 | 44% | 9-21 43% |
| MIN | 29-64 | 45% | 8-18 44% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
NY offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MIN defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
MIN offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · NY defense in 4 (4 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 12 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
NYMINExpected pace: about 81 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 12 teams, 1st = best.
NYMINCrew chiefTiara Cruse · also working Eric Brewton, Isaac Barnett, Randy Richardson
Counts per game across his last 10 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast; a small sample under 15 games.
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No games on record before this one.
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | 30.1 | 22.1 | 7.7 | 2.8 |
| Sabrina Ionescu | 29.2 | 15.0 | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| Jonquel Jones | 27.2 | 12.1 | 8.8 | 2.7 |
| Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | 25.4 | 10.0 | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Leonie Fiebich | 23.3 | 8.1 | 3.5 | 1.8 |
| Kayla Thornton | 21.1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| Courtney Vandersloot | 21.1 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 5.1 |
| Nyara Sabally | 15.5 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | 34.6 | 21.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 |
| Kayla McBride | 31.0 | 12.6 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Bridget Carleton | 30.8 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Courtney Williams | 26.7 | 13.4 | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Alanna Smith | 24.0 | 7.7 | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | 17.6 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 2.2 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 15.1 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 11.8 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
NY offenseper gameMIN defenseRank among 12 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
NY offense vs MIN defenseMIN offense vs NY defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
NYForAgainst49% of NY's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
MINForAgainst54% of MIN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NY 6series4 MIN| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | MIN 71 | NY 87 | NY+16 | +16 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | NY 91 | MIN 75 | NY+16 | +16 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | NY 93 | MIN 81 | NY+12 | +12 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | NY 85 | MIN 90 | MIN+5 | +5 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | MIN 86 | NY 99 | NY+13 | +13 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | MIN 75 | NY 85 | NY+10 | +10 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | NY 80 | MIN 86 | MIN+6 | +6 |
| Aug 10, 2025 | MIN 83 | NY 71 | MIN+12 | +12 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | NY 93 | MIN 100 | MIN+7 | +7 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2024 | MIN 62 | NY 67 | NY+5 | +5 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
