New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx player stats and box score for Oct. 18 | Game 4, WNBA Finals

Game 4 of the New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx could define the 2024 WNBA champion after the New Yorkers took a 2-1 lead with a big shot by Sabrina Ionescu with seconds left on the clock. The Liberty entered the game as a -3.5 favorite, with the Lynx trying to take this matchup and force a winner-take-all Game 5 at Barclays Center.

Breanna Stewart led her squad with 30 points on Wednesday, adding 11 rebounds and four blocks. Ionescu was one of three Liberty players with 13 points (Leonie Fiebich and Jonquel Jones), but she made some big-time shots, including the game-winning step-back 3-pointer with a few seconds on the clock.

Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 22 points, but her team's inability to execute cost them the game in the final moments.

Jonquel Jones was the Liberty's best scorer tonight, dropping 21 points while shooting 4-of-5 from deep. Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu didn't have the best night, scoring 11 and 10 points, respectively. Kayla McBride showed the way for the Lynx with 19 points. Courtney Williams and Napheesa Collier followed her with 15 and 14 points to get the 82-80 win at Target Center.

New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx player stats and box score

New York Liberty player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton	10	2	1	1	0	2
Breanna Stewart	2	4	1	3	0	1
Jonquel Jones	9	3	2	0	0	0
Leonie Fiebich	5	2	0	0	0	0
Sabrina Ionescu	6	0	2	0	0	2
Kayla Thornton	3	0	0	0	0	0

Minnesota Lynx player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Bridget Carleton	3	0	0	0	0	0
Alanna Smith	2	3	0	1	1	0
Napheesa Collier	12	4		2	0	2
Kayla McBride	11	0	2	0	0	3
Courtney Williams	8	1	2	0	0	1

New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx game recap

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and Jonquel Jones dropped seven points in the first quarter to lead the Liberty. Breanna Stewart went scoreless, while Sabrina Ionescu scored two points.

Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier scored 11 and eight points, respectively, as the first quarter finished with a tie at 23.

The second quarter was as competitive as the first, but the Lynx took a one-point advantage before halftime. Breanna Stewart was in foul trouble with three while Kayla McBride joined the Lynx's party, finishing the first half with 14 units. The third quarter was close and finished with another tie, this time at 18 points per side.

The fourth quarter was more similar, with the Liberty winning this period 17-16 with 17.3 seconds left on the clock. After Courtney Williams missed a mid-range and Bridget Carleton got an offensive rebound and the foul, she didn't miss and gave the win to her team in dramatic fashion. Sabrina Ionescu tried to make another big shot, but her attempt wasn't good. The Lynx won the game 82-80 and forced Game 5.