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    Time, TV channels, X-factors for Liberty vs. Lynx

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    The WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx are tied at 1-1 as the series shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 on Wednesday.

    The Lynx overcame an 18-point deficit – marking the largest comeback in WNBA Finals history – to steal Game 1 and home-field advantage from the Liberty. Minnesota once again came from a big deficit in Game 2, trailing New York by as many as 17 points. Despite coming within two points of the Liberty with 3:40 left, New York closed the contest with a 12-0 run to avoid a repeat of Game 2 and secure the win to even the series.

    Even though Minnesota has gained home-field advantage, the Lynx know they have to play much better at home.

    “I’m disappointed that we let it get to 17 (points). … I'm beyond disappointed, I'm pissed that this happened again,” Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve said after Sunday's loss.

    Napheesa Collier added that the Lynx were “really disappointed, I think, with our performance today, but we're excited to go home and play in front of our crowd and we have to respond.” We have to play better than we did in these two games.”

    Here's everything you need to know about Game 3 of the WNBA Finals:

    WNBA FINAL GAME 1 SUMMARY: Lynx completes 18-point comeback to defeat Liberty in OT

    GAME 2: New York Liberty stars put on a show for college coaches

    When is Game 3 of the WNBA Finals?

    Game 3 of the WNBA Championship Series between the Liberty and Lynx begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

    How to watch Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

    Game 3 will be broadcast on ESPN, with Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play), Rebecca Lobo (analyst) and Holly Rowe (sideline reporter). The matchup can also be streamed on ESPN+ or the ESPN app in addition to Fubo.

    X-Factors for Game 3

    Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

    Liberty striker Betnijah Laney-Hamilton underwent knee surgery in July and has not been at 100% while she tries to recover, but she returned to form on Sunday and had a big impact on the game. After putting up five points in Game 1, Laney-Hamilton scored 20 points in Liberty's Game 2 win, tying her season high by going 8 of 14 from the field and 4 of 6 from three. The Liberty's big three – Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones – scored in double figures in both games, but the Liberty will need both Laney-Hamilton's scoring and defense to withstand the Lynx's runs.

    Alanna Smith

    Lynx forward Alanna Smith (6-foot-9) may be shorter than Jones (6-foot-1), but she did a better job containing Jones in Game 2. After Jones exploded for a double-double (24 points, 10 In Game 1, Smith held Jones to 14 points, nine rebounds and four turnovers. In two games, Smith had three blocks and two steals. The Lynx will need their defense to score to limit the freedom.

    How many titles does the New York Liberty have?

    The Liberty are looking for their first championship. New York came close last year – the Liberty made it to the 2023 WNBA Finals before losing to the Las Vegas Aces in four games. The Liberty have appeared in the WNBA Finals in five seasons (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2023) but came away empty-handed each time.

    How many titles do the Minnesota Lynx have?

    The Lynx have four titles. In seven years, the Lynx won four WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and reached six Finals, led by the group Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore, Rebekkah Brunson and Sylvia Fowles. The 2024 WNBA Finals will mark the Lynx's first championship appearance since their 2017 title.

    2024 WNBA Finals schedule

    • Game 1: Lynx 95, Liberty 93
    • Game 2: Liberty 80, Lynx 66
    • Game 3, Wednesday October 16th: Freedom at Lynx; 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
    • Game 4, Friday, October 18th: Freedom at Lynx; 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
    • Game 5*, Sunday, October 20th: lynx in freedom; 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
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