What happened: The Minnesota Lynx visit the New York Liberty on Friday, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ION. Minnesota enters at 18-4, while New York is 14-9.
Why it matters: Minnesota is seeking to maintain its strong position in the regular-season standings. New York can narrow the gap between the teams with a strong home performance.
By the numbers: The Lynx average 89.0 points and allow 78.1, a plus-10.9 differential. The Liberty average 87.8 and allow 84.0, a plus-3.8 differential. Minnesota is listed as a 2.5-point favorite, with the total at 174.5.
What to watch: Watch for lineup updates before tipoff and whether New York can disrupt Minnesota's league-leading scoring margin.