On June 25, the New York Liberty will defend their Commissioner’s Cup Championship against the Minnesota Lynx.
The Lynx finished 4-1 in Commissioner’s Cup play, with their win over the Seattle Storm—their third overall victory over Seattle—proving the pivotal victory. The Liberty cruised through Cup play, with their 5-0 mark highlighted by handing the Connecticut Sun their first loss of the season. Thus far, the Liberty have earned $15,000 for their charity, Women Creating Change; the Lynx have accumulated $13,000 for Gender Justice.
Although New York has insisted a WNBA title, rather than a second Commissioner’s Cup crown, stands as their goal for the 2024 season, they could become the first team to claim back-to-back Cup championships. Breanna Stewart also could add a third Commissioner’s Cup crown to her lengthy list of accomplishments. It would be the first Commissioner’s Cup title for Minnesota, but the third overall for the Western Conference, as Seattle won in 2021 and the Las Vegas Aces triumphed in 2022.
The Liberty and Lynx have played once this season, with Minnesota giving New York one of their two losses in the May 25 game, 84-67. The Lynx enjoyed a balanced scoring effort, with Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith both putting up 15 points as…
