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September 27, 2026 β’ Target Center, Minneapolis
WNBA PREVIEW β’ September 27, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: New York Liberty (26-18) meets Minnesota Lynx (33-11) at Target Center, Minneapolis.
New York Liberty
Visiting Side
Record
26-18
Minnesota Lynx
Home Side
Record
33-11
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEW
|
25 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 91 |
|
MIN
|
18 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 75 |
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 90.5 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
12,339
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -6.5 | O/U: 175.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Nia Brodie
16
Team Assists
Kayla McBride
6
Team Points
Breanna Stewart
34
Team Assists
Breanna Stewart
6
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New York Liberty (46.9%)
Minnesota Lynx (53.1%)
Total Submissions: 47 circles
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