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. It's a fitting close to what's been an epic Finals clash between the top two teams in the W.
The Liberty moved to the brink of an elusive first championship with a stunning Game 3 win in Minnesota that saw New York erase a 15-point deficit and win on a tie-breaking 3-pointer near the logo from Sabrina Ionescu. But 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.
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Now, 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?
Here's how to watch Game 5 of the WNBA Finals:
When is Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals Game 5?
Liberty-Lynx Game 5 is slated for Sunday, Oct. 20.
What time does Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals Game 5 start?
Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.
Where is Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals Game 5 being played?
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 in Brooklyn.
The Liberty went 16-4 at home in the regular season and have won five of six postseason games at the Barclays Center. The Lynx, meanwhile, posted a 14-6 road record in the regular season and have split their four postseason games away from home.
What TV channel is Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals Game 5 on?
Game 5 of the Finals will air on ESPN.
How to stream Liberty vs. Lynx WNBA Finals Game 5 live online
The game will also be available to stream on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
