How many games in the 2024 WNBA Finals? Schedule and results

The 2024 WNBA Finals have certainly met expectations as the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx compete for the championship title. The Liberty, who have played in five finals before this year but have never won, are just one game away from claiming the WNBA title and making franchise history.

The finals, which follow a best-of-five format, feature New York leading the series 2-1 against the Lynx after an exciting Game 3. In a heart-stopping moment, Sabrina Ionescu hit a game-changing 3-pointer with just one second left on the clock, a shot that will be remembered in WNBA history, giving the Liberty the edge they needed to secure a vital 80-77 victory at the Target Center in front of a Lynx home crowd. Breanna Stewart once again excelled for the Liberty, recording 30 points and 11 rebounds, laying the foundation for the team's success.

Now the Liberty are one game away from the title, which will take place in Minnesota on Friday. However, the Lynx, with their strong performance in Game 3, have shown that they are not to be underestimated. They have the potential to pull off an upset and extend the series to five games.

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How many games in the 2024 WNBA Finals?

The WNBA Finals follow a best-of-five format, with the New York Liberty currently leading the series 2-1 after Game 3.

2024 WNBA Finals bracket, schedule and results

Best-of-5; All times Eastern

Thursday, Oct. 10

• Game 1: Minnesota Lynx 95, New York Liberty 93 (OT), FINAL

Sunday, Oct. 13

• Game 2: New York Liberty 80 , Minnesota Lynx 66, FINAL

Wednesday, Oct. 16

• Game 3: New York Liberty 80 , Minnesota Lynx 77, FINAL

Friday, Oct. 18

• Game 4: New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

Sunday, Oct. 20

• Game 5: Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty, 8 p.m. (ESPN, if necessary)

How to watch the 2024 WNBA Finals

The 2024 WNBA Finals series will be broadcast across ABC or ESPN, depending on the game. Streaming options for the series will be on Fubo, Sling and the WNBA League Pass.

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