The WNBA Finals are coming to a thrilling end with a decisive Game 5. The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 82-80 in Game 4, tying the series at 2-2 and setting up a winner-takes-all game on Sunday.
The Liberty missed their chance to win the championship on the road, but now they return to Brooklyn for a shot at their first-ever title. "We are going back to New York, and we're going to get it done. Our fans are incredible, and knowing they support us is a big boost," said Liberty center Breanna Stewart after the Game 4 loss.
The Liberty are aiming for their first championship, while Minnesota is looking for its fifth title and first since 2017. Here’s what you need to know about Game 5:
When is Game 5 of the WNBA Finals?
Game 5 will be on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
How to Watch Game 5 of the WNBA Finals
You can watch the game live on ESPN, with Ryan Ruocco as the play-by-play announcer, Rebecca Lobo as the analyst, and Holly Rowe as the sideline reporter. It can also be streamed on ESPN+ and the ESPN app, as well as Fubo.
Key Players to Watch
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu
Game 5 will depend on the stars. The Liberty needs strong performances from Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu. They scored 43 points together in Game 3 but only managed 21 points in Game 4. Stewart had 11 points (5-of-21 FG, 0-4 3PT) due to foul trouble, while Ionescu scored 10 points (5-of-15 FG, 0-of-5 3PT). The Liberty need their best players to shine to win the title.
Game 5 Odds
The Liberty are favored to win Game 5, according to BetMGM.
Spread: Liberty -5.5 (-115); Lynx +5.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Liberty -275; Lynx +220
Over/Under: 157.5
How Many Titles Does the New York Liberty Have?
The Liberty are looking for their first championship. They reached the Finals last year but lost to the Las Vegas Aces in four games. New York has been to the Finals five times (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, and 2023) but has never won. Will 2024 be their year?
How Many Titles Do the Minnesota Lynx Have?
The Lynx have won four championships, with titles in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. They made six Finals appearances during that time, led by stars like Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore, Rebekkah Brunson, and Sylvia Fowles. This is the Lynx's first Finals appearance since 2017.
2024 WNBA Finals Schedule
Game 1: Lynx 95, Liberty 93
Game 2: Liberty 80, Lynx 66
Game 3: Liberty 80, Lynx 77
Game 4: Lynx 82, Liberty 80
Game 5: Sunday, Oct. 20: Lynx at Liberty; 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
