The Minnesota Lynx, led by Napheesa Collier, will host the Connecticut Sun, led by Alyssa Thomas in a crucial Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Here’s what you need to know:
What: Game 5, WNBA semifinals
Who: Sun vs. Lynx
When: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024
Where: Target Center
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN2
Live stream: fuboTV and DirecTVStream
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WNBA semifinals schedule/results
The higher seeds will host Games 1, 2, and 5 (if necessary), while the lower seeds will host Games 3 and 4 (if necessary).
Game 1
Sunday, Sept. 29
New York Liberty 87, Las Vegas Aces 77
Connecticut Sun 73, Minnesota Lynx 70
Game 2
Tuesday, Oct. 1
New York Liberty 88, Las Vegas Aces 84
Minnesota Lynx 77, Connecticut Sun 70
GAME 3
Friday, Oct. 4
Minnesota Lynx 90, Connecticut Sun 81
Las Vegas Aces 95, New York Liberty 81
GAME 4
Sunday, Oct. 6
New York Liberty 76, Las Vegas Aces 62
Connecticut Sun 92, Minnesota Lynx 82
GAME 5
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2
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Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press:
Connecticut Sun (28-12, 14-6 Eastern Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (30-10, 14-6 Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS:
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Lynx will face off against the Connecticut Sun.
The Lynx have a 16-4 record at home. They are sixth in the WNBA in scoring with an average of 82.0 points and have a field goal percentage of 44.8%.
The Sun have a 14-6 record on the road. They rank ninth in the WNBA in rebounds per game with 33.5, led by Alyssa Thomas who averages 8.4 rebounds.
Minnesota scores an average of 82.0 points, 8.4 more per game compared to the 73.6 points allowed by Connecticut. The Sun shoot 44.4% from the field this season, which is 3.4 percentage points higher than their opponents’ shooting percentage.
TOP PERFORMERS: Alanna Smith is averaging 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks for the Lynx.
Thomas is averaging 10.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.6 steals for the Sun.
LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 7-3, averaging 82.2 points, 31.3 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 6.6 steals, and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.8 points per game.
Sun: 6-4, averaging 81.8 points, 33.8 rebounds, 22.0 assists, 5.9 steals, and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points.
INJURIES: Lynx: None listed.
Sun: None listed.
(The Associated Press contributed to this report)
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