With the WNBA Finals matchup between the Lynx and Liberty officially here, it’s a meeting of some of the best teams in the league. However, you might be wondering when these two teams last played.
Here’s the answer: It was September 15 of this year. The Lynx won 88-79 despite Breanna Stewart scoring a staggering 38 points.
New York’s remaining starting lineup struggled against Minnesota, with only one other starter — Sabrina Ionescu — in double figures. Meanwhile, four Lynx starters had 11 or more points, including Napheesa Collier, who had 18 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block. Minnesota’s victory helped the team secure the season series 3-1, including a win in the Commissioner’s Cup win.
Here’s a look back at how the game unfolded in Brooklyn.