Minnesota Lynx W vs New York Liberty W — 81:93, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, September 18, 2026 • Target Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx W | 20 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 81 |
| New York Liberty W | 19 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 93 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Minnesota Lynx W | New York Liberty W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 29/74 | 34/74 |
| 3-Pointers | 6/22 | 13/29 |
| Free Throws | 17/20 | 12/16 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 37 |
| Assists | 22 | 17 |
| Steals | 7 | 12 |
| Blocks | 8 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 15 |
Box Score
Top scorers
O. Miles
20 PTS · 8 REB · 5 AST
McBride Kayla Renae
16 PTS · 3 REB · 1 AST
Napheesa Collier
14 PTS · 7 REB · 4 AST
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. MilesS | 34:12 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 5-18 | 0-3 | 10-12 |
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | 33:43 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 5-15 | 2-7 | 4-4 |
| Napheesa CollierS | 32:17 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 7-11 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Natasha HowardS | 21:55 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| Totals | 61 | 21 | 13 | 21-50 | 2-12 | 17-20 |
Game Recap
The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 93-81, pulling away to secure a 12-point win. New York’s perimeter shooting was a major factor, as the Liberty connected on 13 three-pointers and used that outside efficiency to create separation despite a competitive effort from Minnesota.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Liberty W have a superior Net Rating of 11 compared to the Minnesota Lynx W's 3
- →The market heavily favors Minnesota Lynx with an implied probability of 71
- →Both teams are coming off significant rest, minimizing fatigue factors
- →Both teams are healthy, which means no significant injury impact
- →The Minnesota Lynx have a strong home record and a slight edge in offensive efficiency, as indicated by their higher ORtg and PPG