Liberty vs Lynx Preview: League’s First vs Second in a Well-Matched Contest

On September 16, the WNBA regular season continues with a strong matchup as the Lynx visit the Liberty.

The Liberty are ranked first in the league with a record of 31 wins and 6 losses, averaging 86.2 points per game and conceding 76.2 points per game, with a home record of 16 wins and 2 losses.

The Lynx are ranked second in the league with a record of 28 wins and 9 losses, averaging 82.8 points per game and conceding 75.7 points per game, with an away record of 12 wins and 6 losses.

Both the Lynx and the Liberty have achieved a five-game winning streak. In their last game, the Lynx beat the Sky 83-66, with Collier scoring 20 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, Courtney Williams contributing 14 points and 10 assists, Alanna Smith adding 11 points and 12 rebounds with 4 assists, and Ellerby scoring 11 points.

This season, four players on the Lynx average double-digit points. Collier averages 20.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. McBride averages 15.2 points, Williams averages 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, Smith averages 10.4 points, and Carlton averages 9.3 points.

In their last game, the Liberty defeated the Wings 99-67, with Ionescu contributing 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, Marine adding 17 points, and both Stewart and Vandersloot scoring 11 points each.

In terms of seasonal statistics, four players on the Liberty also average double-digit points. Stewart averages 20.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. Ionescu averages 19.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.1 assists, Jonquel Jones averages 14.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks, Marine averages 12.2 points, and Vandersloot and Feibh each average 6.8 points.

As the top two teams in the league, both teams have their own strengths. The Liberty rank first in the league in points scored and third in points conceded. The Lynx rank sixth in the league in points scored and second in points conceded. In net points, the Liberty rank first in the league, while the Lynx rank second.

This season, the two teams have already met three times in the regular season, with the Liberty having one win and two losses, putting them at a disadvantage.

In the last ten games, the Lynx have won nine and lost one, while the Liberty have won eight and lost two, ranking first and second in the league during this period.

All players from both teams are healthy and ready to play in this game.

Overall, the two teams are very evenly matched, making the outcome uncertain. Only by paying attention to the details on the court will there be more hope for victory.

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