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Liberty vs. Lynx Game 1 Preview: New York heads to Minnesota for a Finals Rematch

The eighth-seeded New York Liberty travel to face the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of their postseason series at Target Center on Sunday, September 27, 2026. New York finished the regular season with a 26-18 record and reached the playoffs for the sixth straight year, while Minnesota secured the number one seed for the second consecutive season with a 33-11 record.

In their three regular-season matchups, the Liberty took two games, winning 99-86 at home and 93-81 on the road, while the Lynx earned a 90-85 victory in Minneapolis. Entering the best-of-three series, New York lists Jonquel Jones as questionable with a left ankle injury, and Minnesota lists Anastasiia Olairi Kosu as out due to a right foot injury.

Analysts Lucas Kaplan, Myles Ehrlich, Maddie Kenney, and Dexter Henry have previewed the tactical matchup, which highlights key players like Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier.

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