The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx will go head-to-head in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday night. With the series on the line, Game 5 projects to be competitive. How can fans watch the game?
How to watch Game 5 of WNBA Finals
Game 5 of the WNBA Finals will be available to watch on ESPN. Additionally, the game can be streamed on services such as Fubo. The game can also be streamed on the ESPN app.
Lynx, Liberty news and updates
The Lynx were able to steal a victory on the road in Game 1, but the Liberty answered in Games 2 and 3. Game 3 will be remembered as one of the greatest contests in WNBA history, as Sabrina Ionescu sent Lynx fans home feeling upset after her game-winning shot.
The Lynx were able to narrowly defeat the Liberty in Game 4, though. It was another exciting game that saw Minnesota emerge victorious in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. Ionescu had another game-winning shot opportunity, but she was unable to find the bottom of the net.
The series is now even at two games apiece. The Lynx and Liberty will be looking to earn a championship on Sunday evening.
What time is the game?
The game is scheduled for 8 PM EST in New York. Tip-off will be at 7 PM CST, 6 PM MST and 5 PM PST. Lynx fans in Minnesota will want to tune in at 7 PM CST, while Liberty fans in New York can be ready at 8 PM EST.
Where is the game?
The game will be played at Barclays Center in New York. The Liberty share Barclays Center with the Brooklyn Nets.
Predictions and analysis
Either team can realistically win Game 5. One has to imagine that Game 5 will be another competitive affair between two teams that are extremely hungry for a WNBA championship. The series has not disappointed so far, and Game 5 may end up being the best contest yet.
In the end, the Liberty should be able to find a way to win. They were the best team throughout the 2024 WNBA regular season. New York continued to play well in the playoffs. The Lynx have challenged the Liberty in the WNBA Finals, but New York has still played a quality brand of basketball for the most part.
The Liberty will likely win in another exciting game on Sunday night.