New York Liberty W vs Minnesota Lynx W — 87:71, NBA W
NBA W
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Barclays Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty W | 26 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 87 |
| Minnesota Lynx W | 21 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 71 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | New York Liberty W | Minnesota Lynx W |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Pointers | 10/32 | 8/20 |
| Free Throws | 13/13 | 11/14 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 29 |
| Assists | 19 | 19 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
Box Score
Top scorers
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. StewartS | – | 21 | 5 | 4 | 0-4 | 0-4 | 9-9 |
| S. IonescuS | – | 18 | 4 | 7 | 4-10 | 4-10 | 0-0 |
| Pauline AstierS | – | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| J. JonesS | – | 21 | 13 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Leonie FiebichS | – | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| R. Allen | – | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Xu Han | – | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Marine Johannes | – | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Rebekah Gardner | – | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 87 | 36 | 19 | 10-32 | 10-32 | 13-13 |
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | – | 14 | 3 | 4 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| C. WilliamsS | – | 18 | 8 | 5 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Napheesa CollierS | – | 14 | 7 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| O. MilesS | – | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| Natasha HowardS | – | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| N. Coffey | – | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 3-3 |
| A. McDonald | – | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Dorka Juhasz | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| M. Caldwell | – | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 71 | 29 | 19 | 8-20 | 8-20 | 11-14 |
Game Recap
The New York Liberty W earned a convincing 87-71 win over the Minnesota Lynx W, using balanced scoring and a strong overall team effort to control the matchup. New York finished with 87 points, hit 10 three-pointers on 32 attempts, and held a 36-29 rebounding advantage, helping the Liberty create separation and maintain it through the final stretch.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Liberty W have a slight edge in Net Rating (5
- →The Minnesota Lynx have a slightly better overall record and road performance, which suggests they might have a slight edge despite the New York Liberty's home advantage
- →Both teams have equal rest and similar recent form, but the Minnesota Lynx have a stronger road performance (19-4) compared to the Liberty's home record (15-9)
- →Both teams are healthy and evenly matched statistically, but the Minnesota Lynx's superior road performance (19-4) gives them a slight edge
- →Minnesota Lynx W have a slightly better overall record and a strong road performance at 82