WNBA Finals: Liberty vs Lynx results, analysis, features, schedule, stat leaders, and more

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The Lynx and Liberty are tied 1-1 in the best-of-five WNBA Finals — here’s everything you need to know.

The WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx head back to Minneapolis tied 1-1. Game 1 was the Courtney Williams game, as the Lynx overcame an 18-point deficit and stole a 95-93 overtime win. Game 2 was all Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who exploded for a season-high 20 points to help give the Liberty an 80-66 edge.

All of SB Nation’s continued WNBA Finals coverage will be updated here, so check back in for features, analysis, and more. We got exclusive conversations with Courtney Willams and Napheesa Collier, player grades, game stories, and more.

Upcoming WNBA Finals Schedule

Game 3 is on Wednesday, October 16th at Target Center at 8pm
Game 4 is on Friday, October 18th at Target Center at 8pm

If the Lynx and Liberty split those two games, New York will host a deciding Game 5 on Sunday, October 20th at Barclay’s Center. If either team wins both games in Minnesota, they’ll secure the 2024 WNBA Championship.

Scoring leaders in Finals

Breanna Stewart: 19.5 points on 33.3% shooting
Courtney Williams: 19 points on 50% shooting
Jonquel Jones: 19 points on 55.6% shooting
Napheesa Collier: 18.5 points on 60.7% shooting
Sabrina Ionescu: 17 points on 37.1% shooting
Kayla McBride: 15 points on 45% shooting
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton: 12.5 points on 47.6% shooting
Alanna Smith: 11.5 points on 52.9% shooting
Leonie Fiebich: 10 points on 41.2% shooting
Natisha Hiedeman: 7.5 points on 50% shooting

Rebounding leaders in Finals

Jonquel Jones: 9.5 rebounds
Breanna Stewart: 8.5 rebounds
Napheesa Collier: 8 rebounds

Assist leaders in Finals

Courtney Williams: 6.5 assists
Breanna Stewart: 4 assists
Sabrina Ionescu: 4 assists