Updates, results, highlights for the WNBA finals

The New York Liberty travel to Target Center to take on the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis on Wednesday in what should prove to be a crucial Game 3.

This is the story of two franchises whose storied histories are completely opposite. The Liberty are still searching for that elusive first championship. Meanwhile, the Lynx could very well be crowning the organization's fifth WNBA title.

Napheesa Collier leads the Lynx team in scoring and averaged 25.2 points in the postseason. Collier dropped 21 points on 62.5% shooting in the series opener and lost 12-7 to the Liberty in Game 2 on Sunday.

Sabrina Ionescu will undoubtedly play a significant role in Game 3, averaging 19.8 points in the playoffs. Game 2 was all about Breanna Stewart and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who scored 21 and 20 points, respectively, in an 80-66 win on Sunday.

Here's everything you need to know about Game 3 between the Lynx and Liberty.

Kayla McBride again led the way in scoring for the Lynx on the other side of the court, giving the Liberty a 14-5 lead with 6:57 left in the first quarter. Liberty took a timeout to slow New York's momentum.

Leonie Fiebich scores the first points of the game with a 4-foot two-point shot off an assist from Jonquel Jones. Fiebich extended the Liberty's early 5-2 lead with a three-pointer from 22 feet.

Forward Napheesa Collier leads the Lynx with 20.4 points per game and 9.7 rebounds per game. She shoots 80.4% from the free throw line.

Forward Brianna Stewart leads the Liberty with 20.4 points per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 84.5% from the free throw line.

Liberty vs. Lynx: When is Game 3 of the WNBA Finals?

Game 3 of the WNBA Championship Series between the Liberty and Lynx takes place on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Liberty vs. Lynx: How to watch Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

Game 3 will be broadcast on ESPN, with Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play), Rebecca Lobo (analyst) and Holly Rowe (sideline reporter).

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According to BetMGM odds, the New York Liberty are the favorites to defeat the Minnesota Lynx in Wednesday's WNBA Finals matchup. Would you like to bet? Check out the best betting apps in 2024 that offer the best betting promotions and bonuses in 2024.

Spread: Freedom (-3.5)
Money line: Freedom (-185); Lynx (+150)
Over/Under: 160.5

The New York Liberty take their 32-8 season to Minnesota to face the four-time champion Lynx. A title here would be the Liberty's first championship.

Best of 5; Always east

Thursday, October 10th

Game 1: Minnesota lynx 95, New York freedom 93, FINAL

Sunday, October 13th

Game 2: New York freedom 80Minnesota lynx 66, FINAL

Wednesday, October 16th

Game 3: New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

Friday, October 18th

Game 4: New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

Monday, October 21st

Game 5: Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty, TBD (if required)

Always east

Sunday, September 29th

Game 1: New York 87, Las Vegas 77, Liberty leads the series 1-0
Game 1: Connecticut 73, Minnesota 70, Sun leads the series 1-0

Tuesday, October 1st

Game 2: New York 88, Las Vegas 84, Liberty leads the series 2-0
Game 2: Minnesota 77, Connecticut 70, The series was tied 1-1

Friday, October 4th

Game 3: Minnesota 90, Connecticut 81, Lynx leads the series 2-1
Game 3: New York 81, Las Vegas 95, Liberty leads Series 21

Sunday, October 6th

Game 4: New York 76, Las Vegas 62, Liberty wins the series 3-1
Game 4: Connecticut 92, Minnesota 82, The series was tied 2-2

Tuesday, October 8th

Game 5: Minnesota 88, Connecticut 77 Lynx wins series

The 2024 WNBA Finals series will be broadcast on ABC or ESPN, depending on the game. Streaming options for the series are available on Fubo, Sling and WNBA League Pass.

Breanna Stewart

Sabrina Ionescu

Jonquel Jones

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

Leonie Fiebich

Napheesa Collier

Kayla McBride

Alanna Smith

Bridget Carleton

Courtney Williams

Nancy Armor of USA TODAY writes that the WNBA has had a remarkably successful season with a finale that couldn't be better described.

“This was a transformative season for the W. After steady growth over the past few seasons, Clark's arrival increased interest in the league. Ratings on ESPN platforms for the regular season increased by 170% and the 27 games to date have reached a million or more viewers, almost double what they previously were. Viewership increased 48% and the 154 sellouts represented a 242% increase compared to last year. – Nancy armor

As reported before Game 1, the WNBA will bring us more good things. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the Finals will move from a best-of-five matchup to a best-of-seven game series.

According to Sports Business Journal's Austin Karp, the WNBA Finals continue to see an increase in interest and viewership. The 1.3 million viewers who watched Game 2 marked the best WNBA Finals game on ABC. Game 2 of the series aired simultaneously with Week 6 of the NFL.

According to ESPN PR, Game 2 viewership peaked at 1.82 million viewers, marking a +115% increase compared to Game 2 of the 2023 WNBA Finals on ESPN.

The league announced its All-WNBA first and second teams on Wednesday.

First team:

Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx

A'Ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces

Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun

Second team:

Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty

Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury

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