In a heart-stopping Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, the Minnesota Lynx kept their championship hopes alive with a thrilling 82-80 victory over the New York Liberty. The win ties the series at 2-2, setting up a winner-take-all Game 5 showdown on Sunday.
Lynx Stun Liberty in Nail-Biter
From the opening tip, it was clear that this would be a battle to the end. The lead changed hands 14 times, with neither team able to pull away. In the final minute, the Liberty had several chances to take the lead but couldn’t convert. Then, with just 2 seconds left, Bridget Carleton drew a foul and calmly sank both free throws to seal the win for Minnesota.
Stewart Struggles, Liberty Fall Short
New York superstar Breanna Stewart had a tough night, shooting just 5-for-20 from the field and missing all four of her 3-point attempts. The Lynx defense, led by Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier, made life difficult for Stewart, swarming her with double teams and cutting off driving lanes.
“We got no calls. We have to be better,” Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said of the officiating after the game.
Lynx Role Players Step Up
While Collier and star guard Courtney Williams were quiet in the fourth quarter, Minnesota got key contributions from its supporting cast. Alanna Smith and Bridget Carleton combined for 7 of the Lynx’s final 9 points, including Carleton’s game-winning free throws.
- Kayla McBride led the Lynx with 19 points
- Smith and Carleton each scored 12 points off the bench
- Reserves Dorkha Juhasz and Cecilia Zandalasini provided valuable minutes
Stage Set for Epic Game 5
After four games filled with comebacks, clutch shots, and controversy, it’s only fitting that the 2024 WNBA Finals are going the distance. Game 5 will be played Sunday at Barclays Center, with the championship on the line.
“Flip a coin and hope that Game 5 is just as entertaining as the previous four,” said one WNBA analyst, summing up the unpredictable nature of this epic series.
Will Stewart bounce back and lead the Liberty to their first title? Or will the battle-tested Lynx find a way to capture yet another championship? Tune in Sunday to witness history and watch the thrilling conclusion to a Finals for the ages.
New York superstar Breanna Stewart had a tough night, shooting just 5-for-20 from the field and missing all four of her 3-point attempts. The Lynx defense, led by Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier, made life difficult for Stewart, swarming her with double teams and cutting off driving lanes.
“We got no calls. We have to be better,” Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said of the officiating after the game.
Lynx Role Players Step Up
While Collier and star guard Courtney Williams were quiet in the fourth quarter, Minnesota got key contributions from its supporting cast. Alanna Smith and Bridget Carleton combined for 7 of the Lynx’s final 9 points, including Carleton’s game-winning free throws.
- Kayla McBride led the Lynx with 19 points
- Smith and Carleton each scored 12 points off the bench
- Reserves Dorkha Juhasz and Cecilia Zandalasini provided valuable minutes
Stage Set for Epic Game 5
After four games filled with comebacks, clutch shots, and controversy, it’s only fitting that the 2024 WNBA Finals are going the distance. Game 5 will be played Sunday at Barclays Center, with the championship on the line.
“Flip a coin and hope that Game 5 is just as entertaining as the previous four,” said one WNBA analyst, summing up the unpredictable nature of this epic series.
Will Stewart bounce back and lead the Liberty to their first title? Or will the battle-tested Lynx find a way to capture yet another championship? Tune in Sunday to witness history and watch the thrilling conclusion to a Finals for the ages.
