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Lynx Defeat Liberty 100-93 in Potential WNBA Finals Preview
31 Jul
Summary
- Lynx defeat Liberty 100-93 in highly anticipated matchup
- Collier and McBride combine for 54 points for the Lynx
- Liberty missing injured star Breanna Stewart, expected back by playoffs
On July 31, 2025, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 100-93 in a highly anticipated WNBA matchup. The Lynx, currently in first place with a 23-5 record, gained more ground in the standings as the second-place Liberty (17-9) and third-place Phoenix Mercury (16-10) both lost on the same night.
The game was a potential preview of the 2024 WNBA Finals, which the Liberty won in overtime in Game 5 last year. However, the Liberty were without their star player, Breanna Stewart, who suffered a bone bruise in her right knee just a few days prior. The Liberty expect Stewart, who is averaging 18.3 points and 6.5 rebounds, to return by the playoffs, but her status for the remainder of the regular season remains uncertain.
Despite Stewart's absence, the Liberty still had five players score in double figures, led by guard Sabrina Ionescu's 31 points. However, the Lynx's defense, which had been allowing a league-best 75.4 points per game, was unable to slow down the Liberty's offense, which shot 48.6% from the field and scored 93 points.
On the other end, the Lynx were led by the duo of Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, who combined for 54 points. The Lynx shot 49.3% overall and made 15 of 31 3-point attempts, showcasing their offensive firepower.
