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Lynx face Liberty in first round of WNBA playoffs on Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

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Summary

The Minnesota Lynx will play against the New York Liberty in Game 1 of their WNBA playoffs series on Sunday at Target Center. The Liberty secured the No. 8 seed following a recent loss to Atlanta. This matchup is significant, as New York defeated Minnesota in the controversial 2024 WNBA Finals and won two of their three regular season encounters this year. Both teams are looking to gain an early advantage in the best-of-3 series.

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By the Numbers

•Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday at Target Center.
•Lynx lost two of three regular season matchups against Liberty.
•Liberty secured No. 8 seed after losing to Atlanta.
•Lynx and Liberty met in the 2024 WNBA Finals.

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2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx to face Liberty in Round 1 of playoffs

What they're saying

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The Lynx know their first-round date … and it’s a familiar one. Minnesota will battle New York in Round 1, with Game 1 of the best-of-3 series set for Sunday at Target Center. The Liberty locked themselves into the No. 8 seed with a loss to Atlanta on Wednesday. New York, who edged the Lynx in the dramatic, controversial WNBA Finals in 2024, won two of its three regular season matchups with ...
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