- Matchup: New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: ION
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Target Center will host an exciting clash as the Minnesota Lynx (31-9) take on the New York Liberty (24-16) this Friday.
In their previous outing, the New York Liberty faced off against the Chicago Sky, securing a decisive victory with a score of 85-66. New York achieved a field goal percentage of 38.6% by hitting 27 of 70 shots and made 11 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Liberty excelled, converting 20 of 22 attempts for an impressive 90.9% success rate. On the rebounding front, they grabbed 44 boards, including 8 on the offensive end. The Liberty also recorded 17 assists and forced 11 turnovers from their opponents, while earning 5 steals. Defensively, New York restricted Chicago to a shooting percentage of 37.9% (25 of 66). The Sky managed to collectively produce 3 assists and 4 steals in this match, while grabbing 29 rebounds (3 offensive, 26 defensive) and tallying 5 blocks. Chicago struggled at the free-throw line, making 12 out of 18 attempts for a conversion rate of 66.7% and hitting 4 of 18 attempts from long range.
Han Xu played a pivotal role in this contest, contributing 19 points on an efficient 6 of 8 shooting. She logged 17 minutes on the court and secured 5 rebounds while also dishing out 1 assist.
The New York Liberty enter this matchup with a solid record of 24-16. They are averaging an impressive 89.8 points per game, ranking 5th in the league, with an overall shooting percentage of 46.0%. The Liberty are hitting 35.0% of their three-point attempts (408 out of 1,166) and boast an outstanding free-throw shooting percentage of 85.0%. As a team, New York averages 35.3 rebounds per game and has amassed 832 assists this season, placing them 7th in the WNBA for ball distribution. They average 13.5 turnovers per contest and commit about 18.6 personal fouls per game. Defensively, the Liberty force 11.1 turnovers on average while committing 20.5 fouls. They rank 12th in the league, surrendering 862 assists throughout the season. New York allows teams to shoot 45.2% from the field (443 of 820) and concedes 31.4 rebounds per game. Their defense permits opponents to shoot 35.2% from three-point range, ranking them 7th in points allowed per game (86.9).
In their last game, the Minnesota Lynx suffered a defeat against the Atlanta Dream, finishing with a score of 89-81. The Lynx secured 26 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 32 for the match. They committed 11 turnovers while also registering 14 steals. The Dream were called for 14 personal fouls, allowing the Lynx to attempt 19 free throws, of which they made 15 for a 78.9% free-throw conversion rate. From beyond the arc, Minnesota shot 31.6%, making 6 out of 19 attempts. When the game concluded, the Lynx shot 30 of 70 from the field, resulting in a shooting rate of 42.9%. Minnesota allowed the Dream to make 33 of 71 attempts for a shooting percentage of 46.5%. The Lynx ended the game by shooting 10 of 14 from the free-throw line (71.4%) and permitted Atlanta to grab 37 total rebounds (8 offensive).
Olivia Miles emerged as a key contributor for the Lynx during this matchup. She scored 21 points on 7 of 14 shooting (50.0%) and secured 5 rebounds in her 30 minutes of play, though she did not record any assists.
Minnesota stands strong with a record of 31-9 this season. Offensively, the Lynx are hitting 48.2% from the field, ranking them 2nd in the league. They have tallied 3,652 points this season (averaging 91.3 points per game) and pull down 34.3 rebounds per game. They are also distributing the ball with an average of 21.7 assists per game (4th in the WNBA) while committing 12.4 turnovers per game. The Lynx average 18.1 personal fouls per game and boast an impressive free-throw shooting rate of 80.9%. On the defensive side, the Lynx rank 3rd in points allowed per game with an average of 83.4. They force 14.5 turnovers per game and permit teams to shoot 43.3% from the floor (3rd in the WNBA). Minnesota allows 32.6% shooting from three-point range (365 of 1,121) and opponents convert 78.8% of their free-throws. They surrender an average of 20.5 assists and 32.9 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 6th in the WNBA, respectively.
Which team will emerge victorious against the spread in tonight’s WNBA action?
Prediction: Back Minnesota
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
