What happened: The Minnesota Lynx host the New York Liberty Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on ABC from Target Center. The teams last met July 3, when the Liberty won 99-86.
Why it matters: Minnesota enters at 19-6 on a one-game winning streak, while New York sits 15-10 and has dropped four of its last five. A Liberty win would give them the season series over one of the league's top teams.
By the numbers: Lynx: 19-6, last five WLLWW, averaging 88.7 points while allowing 79.5. Liberty: 15-10, last five LWWLL, averaging 87.8 points while allowing 84.2. Last meeting: Liberty 99, Lynx 86 (July 3).
What to watch: Tip is 1 p.m. ET on ABC. The Liberty are back in action Sunday at the Toronto Tempo.