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    Time, channel, X-factors for Liberty vs. Lynx

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    The New York Liberty will look to bounce back on Sunday after the Minnesota Lynx stole their first game on the road in overtime after trailing by as many as 18 points, staging the greatest comeback in WNBA Finals history.

    Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart missed a free throw in the final seconds of regulation and a layup in overtime that would have given New York its first-ever Game 1 win — The Liberty are 0-6 all-time in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

    When asked how the Liberty will regroup after the 95-93 overtime loss, Stewart said they would “take it lightly.”

    “We were way ahead and then we had a wild sequence at the end of the fourth round. The start to overtime wasn’t great. I ended up with a great view and didn’t make it,” Stewart said. “But I think this is a series. Of course we really wanted to win at home. But the nice thing is we have another game on Sunday and we will be ready.”

    Here’s everything you need to know about Game 2 of the WNBA Finals:

    WNBA FINAL GAME 1 SUMMARY: Lynx pulls off an 18-point comeback to defeat Liberty in OT in Game 1

    When is Game 2 of the WNBA Finals?

    Game 2 of the WNBA Championship Series between the Liberty and Lynx takes place on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

    How to watch Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

    Game 2 will be broadcast on ABC, 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.

    Liberty X-Factors for Game 2

    New York’s Jonquel Jones delivered a double-double performance on Thursday, recording a game-high 24 points and 10 rebounds along with three assists and a steal. Jones got off to a hot start early in the game and the Lynx had no real answer for her. Jones hauled in four of the Liberty’s 20 offensive rebounds and she will need to continue to play aggressively and use her size for the Liberty to get back in the series.

    The Liberty will also need better play from Sabrina Ionescu. Although Ionescu finished with 19 points, it wasn’t an efficient performance for the Olympian. Ionescu shot 8 of 26 from the field and 3 of 9 from three-point range and appeared visibly frustrated with the various coverages the Lynx threw at her. “Sabrina is a competitor. She will prepare for Game 2 and come back strong,” said Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello.

    Lynx X-Factors for Game 2

    Courtney Williams scored 15 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, including a crucial 4-point play that gave the Lynx the lead for the first time in Game 1 with 5.1 seconds left. Williams usually looks to distribute the ball first – the Lynx led the league with 23 assists per game in the regular season – but Williams must try to score the basketball to keep up with the Liberty.

    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 five other times (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2023) and each time came away empty-handed.

    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, Sunday, October 13th: lynx in freedom; 3:00 p.m. ET (ABC)
    • 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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