It All Comes Down to 40 Minutes of Hoops
The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx will battle for the 2024 WNBA championship in a winner-takes-all Game 5 of the 2024 Finals this weekend.
The Road to the Finals
The Liberty moved to the brink of an elusive first championship with a stunning Game 3 win in Minnesota, erasing a 15-point deficit and winning on a tie-breaking 3-pointer near the logo from Sabrina Ionescu. However, the Lynx did just enough to stay alive in a tightly contested Game 4, winning on a pair of tie-breaking free throws from Bridget Carleton in the final seconds.
The Stage is Set
The two heavyweights are set to square off one more time. Will the Liberty finally capture the original WNBA franchise’s first-ever title? Or will the Lynx celebrate a record-breaking fifth WNBA championship on New York’s home floor?
Game 5 Details
- Date: Sunday, October 20
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: Available on ESPN.com and the ESPN app
Home-Court Advantage
The top-seeded Liberty have home-court advantage for the decisive Game 5. New York split the first two games of the series at the Barclays Center, where they went 16-4 in the regular season and have won five of six postseason games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What time does Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals Game 5 start?
A: Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.
Q: Where is Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals Game 5 being played?
A: The game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Q: What TV channel is Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals Game 5 on?
A: The game will air on ESPN.
Q: How to stream Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals Game 5 live online?
A: The game will be available to stream on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
