It’s the Minnesota Lynx versus the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on July 3, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- TV Channels: ION Television
How to Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty on July 3, 2026
You can watch the New York Liberty take on the Minnesota Lynx live on DIRECTV on ION Television on July 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
Minnesota Lynx (15-4) at New York Liberty (12-8) — Game Preview
The Minnesota Lynx bring a 15-4 record into Barclays Center to face the 12-8 New York Liberty. Minnesota arrives as the higher-scoring group, averaging 90.5 points per game to New York’s 87.8, and the Lynx also hold the edge on the glass at 37.0 rebounds per game against 34.6. Olivia Miles anchors the Minnesota attack at 18.7 points per game on 51.9 percent shooting, and she pairs that scoring with 5.7 assists as a lead guard.
On the home side, Breanna Stewart tops the Liberty at 19.2 points per game while pulling down 8.5 rebounds a night. Courtney Williams gives Minnesota a second distributor, running 4.1 assists against 1.8 turnovers per game, while Jonquel Jones works the interior for New York with 8.7 rebounds per game. The Lynx also move the ball at a slightly higher clip, posting 21.3 assists per game to the Liberty’s 20.7.
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What Time is the Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty Game Today?
The Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty game starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty?
You can watch Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty on ION Television.
Players to Watch: Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty
Minnesota Lynx
Olivia Miles — G. Miles leads the Lynx in scoring at 18.7 points per game while shooting 51.9 percent from the floor, an efficient mark for a guard carrying that kind of volume. She backs it up at the line, converting 89.5 percent of her free throws. Miles also runs the offense with 5.7 assists per game, giving Minnesota a primary creator who scores and sets up teammates in the same possession.
Courtney Williams — G. Working alongside Miles in the backcourt, Williams distributes 4.1 assists per game against just 1.8 turnovers, one of the steadier assist-to-giveaway rates among Minnesota’s regulars. She logs 30.4 minutes a night and chips in 15.8 points, and her 40.3 percent mark from three stretches the floor for the Lynx offense.
Natasha Howard — F. Howard is the team’s top rebounder at 8.2 boards per game, split between 4.7 on the defensive end and 3.4 on the offensive glass. That offensive-rebounding number keeps possessions alive for Minnesota, and she finishes efficiently around the rim, hitting 61.1 percent of her shots while adding 17.7 points per game.
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart — F. Stewart paces the Liberty at 19.2 points per game and adds 8.5 rebounds a night, making her the focal point on both ends for New York. Her 86.0 percent free-throw shooting gives the Liberty a reliable closer down the stretch. At 44.7 percent from the field, she carries the heaviest scoring load on the home roster.
Pauline Astier — G. Astier handles primary distribution for New York, dishing 3.8 assists per game against a tidy 1.5 turnovers in 24.1 minutes. She is efficient when she looks for her own shot as well, connecting on 42.9 percent from beyond the arc while contributing 10.1 points per game.
Jonquel Jones — C. Jones controls the paint for the Liberty, leading the team with 8.7 rebounds per game and grabbing 6.9 of those on the defensive end. She scores efficiently inside at 50.3 percent from the field and adds 15.2 points per game, giving New York a steady interior presence next to Stewart.
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