The Lynx lost to the Liberty in five games in the 2024 WNBA finals but have now won all three matchups against the reigning champions this season. They had to rally to do so on this occasion, as New York held a six-point lead early in the fourth quarter before Williams and Alanna Smith brought Minnesota back.

The Liberty have been on a rocky journey since the 2025 WNBA trade deadline passed, but it's not too late to steady the ship.

It marked the third meeting between the two teams in the past 18 days. The Lynx — who own the WNBA’s best record at 28-5 — won the first meeting 100-93 on July 30 at Target Center and the second 83-71 last Sunday in New York. Round four comes Tuesday at Barclays Center.

The New York Liberty officially signed 2019 WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman ahead of Friday's game at the Connecticut Sun. Here's what to know:

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The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty have been rivals now for a few seasons. They squared off against each other in their season opener, one that the Liberty won with ease in a WNBA showcase game.

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When my son saw that Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu said she wanted a Labubu, he decided to make it happen at the Liberty vs. Aces game.