Predicting the WNBA Finals: How Liberty, Lynx match up — and why our experts are split

The 2024 WNBA Finals will feature the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, with both teams having contrasting histories. The Liberty are still searching for their first title, while the Lynx have won four championships in the past. New York, led by Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, was expected to make it to the Finals, while Minnesota surprised many with their strong season. Both teams have strong offenses and defenses, with star players on both sides. The key to the series could be the battle in the paint between Stewart and Jones for the Liberty and Collier for the Lynx. Ionescu will be crucial for New York, while Collier’s performance will be key for Minnesota. The series is expected to be close, with predictions split between the Liberty and the Lynx.