Minnesota Lynx W vs New York Liberty W — 90:85, NBA W
NBA W
Saturday, July 11, 2026 • Target Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx W | 17 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 90 |
| New York Liberty W | 13 | 19 | 30 | 23 | 85 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Minnesota Lynx W | New York Liberty W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 29/69 | 32/75 |
| 3-Pointers | 14/28 | 13/38 |
| Free Throws | 18/23 | 8/9 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 34 |
| Assists | 18 | 20 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 14 |
Box Score
Top scorers
McBride Kayla Renae
25 PTS · 4 REB · 2 AST
O. Miles
23 PTS · 5 REB · 4 AST
Natasha Howard
16 PTS · 9 REB · 2 AST
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha HowardS | 35:36 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5-9 | 1-1 | 5-6 |
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | 33:01 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 8-17 | 5-11 | 4-4 |
| O. MilesS | 31:51 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 6-16 | 4-7 | 7-10 |
| N. CoffeyS | 28:04 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 67 | 23 | 13 | 20-44 | 11-21 | 16-20 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 90-85, closing out a competitive game with stronger late execution and enough perimeter scoring to hold off New York. Although the provided team-stat totals show Minnesota with 62 points and New York with 59, the listed final score was 90-85 in favor of the Lynx, and the recap is based on that final result.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Liberty W have a superior Net Rating of 8
- →The Minnesota Lynx, with a slightly better record and home advantage, are favored
- →The Minnesota Lynx have a slight edge due to their superior home performance and better rest with 4 days compared to New York's 3
- →Both teams are healthy, but the Minnesota Lynx's slightly better overall record and home performance give them a slight edge
- →The Minnesota Lynx have a slight edge due to their superior defensive rating and home court advantage