Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Minnesota Lynx (28-5) will visit Barclays Center on Tuesday to take on the New York Liberty (21-13).
In their most recent encounter, the Minnesota Lynx triumphed over the New York Liberty, finishing with a score of 86-80. The Lynx showcased a solid performance with a field goal percentage of 43.1%, hitting 28 of 65 attempts, and sinking 7 out of 22 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 23 of 33 for a rate of 69.7%. On the rebounding front, Minnesota collected 33 boards, including 6 offensive rebounds, while also tallying 20 assists and forcing their opponents into 13 turnovers, securing 7 steals. Defensively, Minnesota allowed the Liberty to shoot 45.1% on 32 of 71 attempts. New York recorded 6 assists and 5 steals during the game, while pulling down 32 rebounds (6 offensive, 26 defensive) and registering 2 blocks. The Liberty finished with a free-throw percentage of 62.5%, making 5 of 8 attempts, and hit 11 of their 29 three-point attempts.
Courtney Williams was a standout performer in this game, finishing with 26 points on 10 of 18 shooting over 35 minutes. She also grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 5 assists, boasting a shooting percentage of 55.6%.
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Entering this matchup, the Minnesota Lynx hold an impressive record of 28-5 for the season. They average 86.9 points per game, ranking first in the league, with a shooting efficiency of 47.0% from the floor. The Lynx excel in three-point shooting at 36.9%, hitting 316 of 856 attempts, and maintain a free-throw percentage of 76.9%. Collectively, Minnesota secures 34.2 rebounds per game and leads the league with 784 assists this season. However, they average 12.1 turnovers and commit 16.2 personal fouls per game. Defensively, the Lynx force 14.5 turnovers per contest and draw 17.2 fouls. They rank first in the WNBA, allowing 615 assists this season, while their defense permits an opponent field goal percentage of 42.0% (933 of 2,220), and they concede an average of 33.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, they limit their opponents to 31.9% from beyond the arc and lead the league in points allowed per game at 75.8.
In their last outing, the New York Liberty fell to the Minnesota Lynx, scoring 80 points against their 86. The Liberty managed 26 defensive rebounds alongside 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 32 boards. They turned the ball over 13 times while claiming 5 steals. The Lynx committed 12 fouls, allowing the Liberty 8 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 5, leading to a 62.5% success rate. From the three-point line, New York recorded 11 out of 29 (37.9%) and concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 45.1% on 32 for 71 shooting. Defensively, the Liberty allowed the Lynx to achieve 43.1% shooting, with Minnesota making 28 of 65 attempts. New York finished at 31.8% from long range, converting 7 of 22, and shot 23 of 33 at the free-throw line (69.7%). When it came to rebounding, New York allowed Minnesota to secure 33 total boards (6 offensive).
Jonquel Jones was pivotal for New York in this matchup, shooting 7 of 11 for a field goal percentage of 63.6%, while collecting 6 rebounds. She totaled 17 points during her 30 minutes on the court, contributing 2 assists as well.
New York’s record stands at 21-13 for the season. Offensively, the Liberty are shooting 45.6% from the field, ranking third in the WNBA. They have amassed 2,940 points this season, averaging 86.5 points per game, with a rebounding average of 34.0. New York distributes 22.0 assists per game, ranking second in the league, while committing 13.1 turnovers per outing. They average 16.7 personal fouls per game and boast an impressive free-throw percentage of 83.9%. Defensively, the Liberty rank seventh in points allowed per game at 81.6, surrendering an average of 20.2 assists and 36.3 rebounds, placing eighth and thirteenth in the league respectively. The New York defense allows a three-point shooting percentage of 31.6% (286 of 905), while opponents convert 74.2% of their free-throw attempts. They force 13.2 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 42.1% from the field (third in the league).
Who will secure victory in tonight’s WNBA contest against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Back Minnesota
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