The Liberty are without their offensive key, injured guard Sabrina Ionescu.

The Lynx are without Sylvia Fowles, who is the WNBA's all-time leading rebounder. Fowles was a major part of the Lynx's offense.

Minnesota is a very good defensive team. So I expect a strong defensive effort from the Lynx knowing Fowles is out.

The Liberty should have a lot of intensity, too, as their coach is a former assistant coach for the Lynx and the team has short revenge.