The WNBA Finals will have one spot left, decided on Tuesday, Oct. 8 as the Minnesota Lynx take on the Connecticut Sun in the fifth and final game of their semifinal series at Target Center in Minneapolis.
The game is set to begin at 8 p.m. EST and will be televised on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Fans can watch the game for free using FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, both of which offer a free trial, or with SlingTV, which does not offer a free trial but has promotional offers.
Connecticut Sun forced a Game 5 with a strong second half performance in Game 4, outscoring the Lynx by 17 points to secure a 92-82 victory.
Napheesa Collier led the Lynx in Games 3 and 4 with increased scoring, while Tyasha Harris had a significant impact for the Sun in Game 4 after returning from an injury.
The winner of this game will advance to the WNBA Finals in Brooklyn, NY to face the New York Liberty on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Barclays Center.
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Who: Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx
When: Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. EST
Where: Target Center in Minneapolis
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Despite the win against the Aces, the Liberty are focused on securing the title and will have home-court advantage in the upcoming finals series.
Breanna Stewart emphasized the team’s determination to go all the way this year, learning from their past experiences.
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This year could be the year the Liberty achieve their long-awaited goal.
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The Associated Press contributed to this article
