Minnesota and New York met four times in 20 days. Here are five things we learned in their WNBA Finals rematches.

Again playing without Napheesa Collier, the Minnesota Lynx saw their six-game winning streak end with Tuesday’s loss.

Liberty finally get to the free throw line a lot in their 85-75 win over the rival Lynx on Tuesday night at Barclays Center.

Play-by-play action for the Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty WNBA game from August 19, 2025 on ESPN.

The WNBA has showcased some of the tallest and most dominant athletes in basketball history. From the legendary Margo Dydek at 7-foot-2 to modern stars like Brittney Griner, Jonquel Jones, and Kamilla Cardoso,

Breanna Stewart, the Liberty’s past MVP winner, and Napheesa Collier, the Lynx’s future MVP winner, again were sidelined due to injuries.

# Over her last 10 games, Jones averaged a robust 15.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, demonstrating her consistent contributions since returning from her injury in June. # Since returning from her ankle injury, Jones has played in just 13 of the Liberty’s 25 games.

The Liberty, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, crumbled under the Aces applying pressure as the reigning champions fell 83-77.