With the WNBA Finals series tied at 1-1, the teams head to Minnesota for next two matchups. But who is the favorite heading into Game 3?
The New York Liberty bounced back from their Game 1 shocker, securing a comfortable 80-66 win over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals on Sunday afternoon.
The New York Liberty found themselves in a familiar situation, nearly squandering a 17-point lead as the Lynx closed the gap to 66-64 midway through the fourth quarter. However, the hosts held their nerve under pressure, finishing Game 2 with a decisive 14-2 run to even the best-of-five series.
Liberty will now travel to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4, set to be played on October 16 and 18. But who is the favorite heading into Game 3? Let’s dive into the analysis and see!
Game Day: Sunday, October 13, 2024
Game Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Stadium: Barclays Center, Brooklyn
TV Channel: ABC
Live Stream: Fubo
Favorite: Liberty (-130)
Underdog: Lynx (+110)
Point Spread:
Liberty: -2.5 (-110)
Lynx: +2.5 (-110)
Total Points:
Over 160.5: -110
Under 160.5: -110
Predicted Final Score:
Minnesota Lynx: 75
New York Liberty: 82
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After suffering a heartbreaking defeat in overtime, the New York Liberty showed character showed character and came out with a positive mindset. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and Breanna Stewart stepped up for the team with a combined 41 points in Game 2.
The win in Game 2 has shown that New York learned from their previous blunder and worked on it to get to the winning track.
If they continue with the same mindset, they are most likely to take the lead in the WNBA Finals series.
After a memorable win in the WNBA finals opener, the Lynx were snapped back to reality with a tough loss in Game 2. However, Minnesota will look to build on the positives as they head back home for the next matchup. Napheesa Collier, who hit the game-winning shot in Game 1, was the lone star for the visitors in Game 2 with 16 points.
If the Minnesota Lynx wants to make a comeback, they will have to fix their offense, which was kept in check throughout the last game.
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