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Minnesota Lynx vs New York LibertyWomen's National Basketball Association

Minnesota Lynx

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New York Liberty

ETTarget Center, Minneapolis

Pacy pre-match win probability

65.4% Minnesota Lynx34.6% New York Liberty

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Match report

Minnesota Lynx lost to New York Liberty 75–91 in the Women's National Basketball Association at Target Center, Minneapolis on September 27, 2026. At half time Minnesota Lynx led 44–40. New York Liberty came back in the second half to win. By quarter, Minnesota Lynx scored 18, 26, 16 and 15; New York Liberty 25, 15, 25 and 26. Pacy's record holds 10 earlier meetings: Minnesota Lynx won 5, New York Liberty won 5. Before kick-off, Pacy's model made Minnesota Lynx favourites at 65.4%; New York Liberty won against those odds.

Timeline

  1. 1:05Free Throw - 2 of 2 — New York Liberty 75–91
  2. 1:05Free Throw - 1 of 2 — New York Liberty 75–90
  3. 1:16Jump Shot — Minnesota Lynx 75–89
  4. 1:49Step Back Jump Shot — Minnesota Lynx 72–89
  5. 1:59Driving Jump Shot Bank — New York Liberty 70–89
  6. 2:29Free Throw - 2 of 2 — Minnesota Lynx 70–87
  7. 2:29Free Throw - 1 of 2 — Minnesota Lynx 69–87
  8. 2:49Pullup Jump Shot — New York Liberty 68–87
  9. 3:36Floating Jump Shot — New York Liberty 68–84
  10. 4:07Jump Shot — New York Liberty 68–82
  11. 4:56Free Throw - 2 of 2 — Minnesota Lynx 68–79
  12. 4:56Free Throw - 1 of 2 — Minnesota Lynx 67–79
  13. 5:26Free Throw - 2 of 2 — New York Liberty 66–79
  14. 5:26Free Throw - 1 of 2 — New York Liberty 66–78
  15. 5:43Driving Finger Roll Layup — New York Liberty 66–77
  16. 5:58Driving Layup Shot — Minnesota Lynx 66–75
  17. 6:11Jump Shot — New York Liberty 64–75
  18. 7:26Pullup Jump Shot — Minnesota Lynx 64–72
  19. 7:46Jump Shot — New York Liberty 62–72
  20. 8:19Free Throw - 2 of 2 — New York Liberty 62–69
  21. 8:42Free Throw - 2 of 2 — Minnesota Lynx 62–68
  22. 8:42Free Throw - 1 of 2 — Minnesota Lynx 61–68
  23. 8:58Running Jump Shot — New York Liberty 60–68
  24. 7.0Free Throw - 2 of 2 — New York Liberty 60–65
  25. 7.0Free Throw - 1 of 2 — New York Liberty 60–64
  26. 1:04Jump Shot — Minnesota Lynx 60–63
  27. 1:26Driving Layup Shot — New York Liberty 57–63
  28. 1:43Jump Shot — Minnesota Lynx 57–61
  29. 1:54Running Layup Shot — New York Liberty 54–61
  30. 2:28Pullup Jump Shot — Minnesota Lynx 54–59
  31. 2:46Driving Layup Shot — New York Liberty 52–59
  32. 3:54Pullup Jump Shot — Minnesota Lynx 52–57
  33. 4:08Jump Shot — New York Liberty 50–57
  34. 4:55Driving Layup Shot — Minnesota Lynx 50–54
  35. 5:17Jump Shot — New York Liberty 48–54
  36. 5:38Pullup Jump Shot — Minnesota Lynx 48–51
  37. 6:38Driving Layup Shot — New York Liberty 46–51
  38. 7:27Step Back Jump Shot — New York Liberty 46–49
  39. 7:52Cutting Layup Shot — Minnesota Lynx 46–46
  40. 8:44Free Throw - 2 of 2 — New York Liberty 44–46

Match statistics

Minnesota LynxNew York Liberty

23Fouls20
23Rebounds38
20Assists25
42%Field Goal51%
35%Three Point52%
13Turnovers19
All statistics (16 more)
28-67Fg31-61
9-263pt13-25
10-13Ft16-18
77%Free Throw89%
5Offensive Rebounds5
18Defensive Rebounds33
4Steals10
4Blocks6
0Team Turnovers2
13Total Turnovers21
24Points Conceded Off Turnovers18
6Fast Break Points11
22Points in Paint30
6Largest Lead19
5Lead Changes5
8Percent Led86

Lineups

New York Liberty

  • Breanna Stewart
  • Leonie Fiebich
  • Jonquel Jones
  • Sabrina Ionescu
  • Pauline Astier
Bench (7)
  • Anneli Maley
  • Raquel Carrera
  • Han Xu
  • Rebekah Gardner
  • Rebecca Allen
  • Marine Johannes
  • Marine Fauthoux

Minnesota Lynx

  • Natasha Howard
  • Napheesa Collier
  • Kayla McBride
  • Courtney Williams
  • Olivia Miles
Bench (7)
  • Nia Brodie
  • Chloe Bibby
  • Dorka Juhasz
  • Antonia Delaere
  • Aari McDonald
  • Maya Caldwell
  • Anastasiia Olairi Kosu

Standings

2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
#TeamWLPCTGB
2Washington2816.6362
3Indiana2816.6362
4New York2618.5914
5Chicago1628.36414
6Toronto1133.25019
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
#TeamWLPCTGB
1Minnesota3311.750-
2Golden State3212.7271
3Las Vegas3113.7052

Head-to-head

Minnesota Lynx 5 wins, New York Liberty 5 wins

DateResultHosted by
2026-09-18Minnesota Lynx 81–93 New York LibertyMinnesota Lynx
2026-07-11Minnesota Lynx 90–85 New York LibertyMinnesota Lynx
2026-07-03Minnesota Lynx 86–99 New York LibertyNew York Liberty
2025-08-19Minnesota Lynx 75–85 New York LibertyNew York Liberty
2025-08-16Minnesota Lynx 86–80 New York LibertyMinnesota Lynx
2025-08-10Minnesota Lynx 83–71 New York LibertyNew York Liberty
2025-07-31Minnesota Lynx 100–93 New York LibertyMinnesota Lynx
2024-10-21Minnesota Lynx 62–67 New York LibertyNew York Liberty
2024-10-19Minnesota Lynx 82–80 New York LibertyMinnesota Lynx
2024-10-17Minnesota Lynx 77–80 New York LibertyMinnesota Lynx

Venue and officials

Venue
Target Center, Minneapolis
Attendance
12,339
Referee
Roy Gulbeyan
Referee
Fatou Cissoko-Stephens
Referee
Kelsey Reynolds
Referee
Sarah Williams

Pacy probability

  • Away34.6%
  • Home65.4%

Pacy estimates this from the match information available and how both sides have performed. It is an estimate, not a prediction of what will happen.

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