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September 18, 2026 β’ Target Center, Minneapolis
WNBA PREVIEW β’ September 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: New York Liberty (25-16) meets Minnesota Lynx (31-10) at Target Center, Minneapolis.
New York Liberty
Visiting Side
Record
25-16
Minnesota Lynx
Home Side
Record
31-10
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEW
|
19 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 93 |
|
MIN
|
20 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 81 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
41%
New York Liberty
VS
59%
Minnesota Lynx
Projected Score
NEW 90
-
MIN 91
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Minnesota Lynx shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
New York Liberty
STAT
Minnesota Lynx
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Minnesota Lynx plays on familiar turf at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New York Liberty Could Win
New York Liberty generates 90.7 points per game while shooting 46.0%.
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx produces 91.1 points per game on 47.7% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Minnesota Lynx's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Target Center, Minneapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
15,710
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -5.5 | O/U: 176.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Olivia Miles
20
Team Assists
Olivia Miles
5
Team Points
Breanna Stewart
24
Team Assists
Sabrina Ionescu
6
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New York Liberty (46.9%)
Minnesota Lynx (53.1%)
Total Submissions: 48 circles
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