What happened: Minnesota leads New York 42-32 at halftime, with Olivia Miles scoring 11 points on 3-for-3 shooting from three and adding 2 rebounds for the Lynx. Courtney Williams has 7 points and 6 rebounds. Breanna Stewart leads the Liberty with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 threes, while Jonquel Jones has added 7 points and 8 rebounds.
Why it matters: Minnesota enters at 19-6 and riding a one-game win streak, while New York sits 15-10 on a one-game skid after beating the Lynx 99-86 in their last meeting on July 3. the same Olivia Miles who set a WNBA rookie record with a 24-point first half against the Sparks is again pacing Minnesota's offense at the break.
By the numbers: Minnesota averages 88.7 points and allows 79.5 this season; New York averages 87.8 and allows 84.2. The Liberty beat the Lynx 99-86 in their last meeting on July 3.
What to watch: Both teams play out the second half on ABC, with Minnesota looking to hold its cushion and New York needing a response after dropping its last outing.