Friday night in the WNBA brings two intriguing matchups that'll have fans talking all weekend. First up, the Minnesota Lynx travel to New York to take on the Liberty at 7:30 PM ET. The Lynx, led by Napheesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles, are looking to build on their recent win against Indiana. Meanwhile, the Liberty, with Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney leading the charge, will be eager to bounce back after a tough loss to the Connecticut Sun.
In the second game of the night, the Chicago Sky head west to face the Las Vegas Aces at 10:00 PM ET. The Sky, with Candace Parker and Courtney Vandersloot leading their offense, have been on fire lately, winning three straight games. But they'll face a tough test against the Aces, who boast a formidable duo in A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. With both teams playing some of their best basketball of the season, this one promises to be a barnburner.
So grab your popcorn, folks. It's gonna be a great night of WNBA action. But remember,
Today's WNBA Slate
- Minnesota Lynx @ New York Liberty (7:30 PM ET)
- Chicago Sky @ Las Vegas Aces (10:00 PM ET)
Matchup Breakdown
Minnesota Lynx @ New York Liberty — 7:30 PM ET
The Lynx and Liberty square off in a crucial matchup, with both teams seeking to build momentum after recent wins and losses respectively. For the Lynx, Napheesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles will look to continue their strong play against a New York defense that's been shaky at times. Meanwhile, the Liberty, led by Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney, will aim to bounce back after a tough loss and show they can compete with the league's top teams.
H2H LAST 5 (Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty)New York Liberty 2-3 | Avg margin: -2.0
Aug 19, 2025: W vs Minnesota Lynx 85-75 (+10) | Aug 16, 2025: L @ Minnesota Lynx 80-86 (-6) | Aug 10, 2025: L vs Minnesota Lynx 71-83 (-12) | Jul 30, 2025: L @ Minnesota Lynx 93-100 (-7) | Oct 20, 2024: W vs Minnesota Lynx 67-62 (+5)
NEW YORK LIBERTY LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 86-87 | Avg margin: -0.4
Jun 30: W vs Las Vegas Aces 93-85 (+8) | Jun 28: L @ Golden State Valkyries 67-76 (-9) | Jun 25: L @ Seattle Storm 88-99 (-11) | Jun 23: W @ Las Vegas Aces 87-76 (+11) | Jun 21: L @ Los Angeles Sparks 97-98 (-1)
MINNESOTA LYNX LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 84-79 | Avg margin: +5.4
Jun 28: W @ Dallas Wings 85-77 (+8) | Jun 24: W @ Washington Mystics 78-76 (+2) | Jun 21: L vs Washington Mystics 79-84 (-5) | Jun 19: W @ Golden State Valkyries 81-75 (+6) | Jun 17: W @ Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 (+16)
NEW YORK LIBERTY RECENT STATS89.0 PPG (L10) | 84.9 allowed (L10) | +4.1 diff | 6-4 L10
MINNESOTA LYNX RECENT STATS90.1 PPG (L10) | 79.7 allowed (L10) | +10.4 diff | 8-2 L10
INJURIES — New York LibertySatou Sabally (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-07)
INJURIES — Minnesota LynxNapheesa Collier (Out — Sprain, return: 2026-07-13); Emma Cechova (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-05-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)New York Liberty: #6, score: 58.0, L10: 6-4, ATS: 40% | Minnesota Lynx: #1, score: 87.5, L10: 8-2, ATS: 70%
NEW YORK LIBERTY KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Jonquel Jones: 17.6 pts | 7.4 reb | 2.4 ast | +/-: +1.4
Breanna Stewart: 15.6 pts | 6.2 reb | 2.4 ast | +/-: +1.2
Sabrina Ionescu: 13.4 pts | 4.6 reb | 3.6 ast | +/-: -4.0
Leonie Fiebich: 10.4 pts | 2.6 reb | 1.4 ast | +/-: +1.2
MINNESOTA LYNX KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Olivia Miles: 20.4 pts | 4.2 reb | 5.4 ast | +/-: +4.6
Natasha Howard: 17.4 pts | 10.4 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: +5.8
Kayla McBride: 15.8 pts | 3.2 reb | 2.0 ast | +/-: +4.6
Courtney Williams: 12.8 pts | 4.8 reb | 4.0 ast | +/-: +3.4
Chicago Sky @ Las Vegas Aces — 10:00 PM ET
In Las Vegas, the high-scoring Sky take on the Aces in what promises to be a thrilling contest. With Candace Parker and Courtney Vandersloot leading Chicago's offense, they'll look to keep their winning streak alive against a formidable Aces defense that boasts stars like A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. The Aces will be eager to prove they can contain the Sky's potent attack and reassert themselves as one of the league's top teams.
H2H LAST 5 (Chicago Sky vs Las Vegas Aces)Las Vegas Aces 5-0 | Avg margin: +15.4
Jun 28: W @ Chicago Sky 107-99 (+8) | Sep 09, 2025: W vs Chicago Sky 92-61 (+31) | Sep 07, 2025: W vs Chicago Sky 80-66 (+14) | Aug 25, 2025: W @ Chicago Sky 79-74 (+5) | Sep 03, 2024: W vs Chicago Sky 90-71 (+19)
LAS VEGAS ACES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 92-87 | Avg margin: +4.6
Jun 30: L @ New York Liberty 85-93 (-8) | Jun 28: W @ Chicago Sky 107-99 (+8) | Jun 25: W vs Dallas Wings 99-84 (+15) | Jun 23: L vs New York Liberty 76-87 (-11) | Jun 21: W vs Golden State Valkyries 92-73 (+19)
CHICAGO SKY LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 96-93 | Avg margin: +3.0
Jun 28: L vs Las Vegas Aces 99-107 (-8) | Jun 26: W vs Portland Fire 124-94 (+30) | Jun 24: W vs Portland Fire 101-78 (+23) | Jun 22: L @ Connecticut Sun 63-92 (-29) | Jun 20: L @ Dallas Wings 92-93 (-1)
LAS VEGAS ACES RECENT STATS91.7 PPG (L10) | 88.5 allowed (L10) | +3.2 diff | 7-3 L10
CHICAGO SKY RECENT STATS90.8 PPG (L10) | 92.1 allowed (L10) | -1.3 diff | 3-7 L10
INJURIES — Las Vegas AcesDana Evans (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-05); Janiah Barker (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-05)
INJURIES — Chicago SkyDiJonai Carrington (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-07-15); Rickea Jackson (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-05-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Las Vegas Aces: #2, score: 69.6, L10: 7-3, ATS: 50% | Chicago Sky: #12, score: 31.0, L10: 3-7, ATS: 60%
LAS VEGAS ACES KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
A'ja Wilson: 24.2 pts | 10.5 reb | 2.2 ast | +/-: +9.8
Jackie Young: 23.8 pts | 4.4 reb | 6.6 ast | +/-: +5.4
Chelsea Gray: 12.6 pts | 3.4 reb | 8.2 ast | +/-: +6.0
Chennedy Carter: 9.7 pts | 1.3 reb | 1.3 ast | +/-: +6.0
CHICAGO SKY KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Kamilla Cardoso: 21.8 pts | 9.4 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: +1.2
Sydney Taylor: 17.0 pts | 2.0 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: +3.8
Azura Stevens: 13.2 pts | 7.4 reb | 3.8 ast | +/-: -0.6
Skylar Diggins: 9.8 pts | 2.8 reb | 6.0 ast | +/-: -0.2
Final Word
As the final buzzer sounds on another exciting WNBA Friday, I can't help but feel a sense of anticipation for the upcoming matchups. The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty have been two of the most intriguing teams this season, each boasting their share of standout performances. With Napheesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles leading the charge for the Lynx against a shaky Liberty defense, and Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney aiming to bounce back after a tough loss, this contest is sure to be a thrilling showdown. So grab your popcorn and settle in—it's going to be a great night of basketball!
