The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx will battle it out in an epic WNBA Finals Game 5, marking what may be the first WNBA championship for New York or the fifth for Minnesota.
How we got here is through four games of back-and-forth play, typified by the Lynx spirited Game 4 win, 82-80.
“This team, from the beginning of the season all the way through to Game 4, has the unique ability to believe in themselves and believe in each other,” Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said.
‘We bounce back after a loss really, really well, and making sure that everybody is on the same page going forward,’ Liberty star Breanna Stewart said after a thrilling Game 4.
Follow along with USA TODAY Sports for live updates and highlights on Game 5:
When is Game 5 of the WNBA Finals?
Game 5 of the WNBA championship series between the Liberty and Lynx is Sunday at 8 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
How to watch Game 5 of the WNBA Finals
Game 5 will be broadcast on ESPN with Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play), Rebecca Lobo (analyst) and Holly Rowe (sideline reporter) on the call.
Will there be a live stream of Game 5 of the WNBA Finals?
The game can be live-streamed on ESPN+ or the ESPN app, in addition to Fubo, which is offering a free trial.
Liberty vs. Lynx odds, line
The New York Liberty are favorites to defeat the Minnesota Lynx in Friday’s WNBA Finals matchup, according to the BetMGM odds. Looking to wager? Check out the top betting apps in 2024 offering the top betting promos and bonuses in 2024.
Spread: Liberty (-5.5)
Moneyline: Liberty (-275); Lynx (+225)
Over/under: 157.5
Who is playing in the WNBA Finals?
The New York Liberty bring their 32-8 season into Minnesota to take on the four-time champion Lynx. A title this season would mark the Liberty’s first championship.
2024 WNBA Finals bracket, schedule and results
Best-of-5; All times Eastern
Game 1: Thursday, Oct. 10, Minnesota Lynx 95, New York Liberty 93
Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 13, New York Liberty 80, Minnesota Lynx 66
Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 16, New York Liberty 80, Minnesota Lynx 77
Game 4: Friday, Oct. 18, Minnesota Lynx 82, New York Liberty 80
Game 5: Sunday, Oct. 20: Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
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