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The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty are gearing up for a crucial matchup at Barclays Center, where the winner will be crowned WNBA champions on Sunday. This marks the eighth and final Game 5 in WNBA Finals history, and it will be the Lynx's fourth appearance in such a game in their franchise history.
The Liberty has a 16-4 home record this season, including a 6-1 playoff record at Barclays Center. Meanwhile, the Lynx has a 14-6 road record and has only lost twice on the road in the playoffs, once against the Connecticut Sun and once against the Liberty. Both teams head into the winner-take-all Game 5 with two wins each.
When and where is Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty?
The do-or-die Game 5 will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which can accommodate 19,000 fans. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. If the scores are level at 40 minutes, it will go to overtime.
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Where to watch Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty?
The game will be televised live on ESPN, with coverage starting from 7 p.m. ET.
Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty live stream details
The game can be watched live on ESPN3 and the ESPN app. Fans can also live stream the game on the Fubo app.
Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty: What to expect
The Lynx did what they were supposed to do in Game 4 of the Finals. They got the much-needed win with all five starters scoring 10 or more points and Bridget Carleton scoring double free throws in the closing seconds on Friday night.
Now they'll have to continue their productivity at both ends of the floor in a hostile environment. The Lynx knows what it takes to be champions, and so does Cheryl Reeve, who has led them to four titles already.
The Liberty may be the better team this season, but it all goes out of the window when it comes to winning a championship. It’s about who can rise to the occasion and overcome adversity.
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu had a poor shooting night last time. However, on Sunday, they cannot afford to have the lulls they had in Game 4. They haven't lost back-to-back games all year, but it's impossible for doubt to not be a factor at this point.
If they’re going to win the title, they need to be engaged from the tip and not relent until that final buzzer sounds.
