Lynx and Sun Face Off in Decisive Game 5 for WNBA Finals Spot

The Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun battle for a chance to challenge the New York Liberty in the 2024 WNBA Finals.

The Connecticut Sun forced a Game 5 against the Minnesota Lynx with a comeback win, overcoming a double-digit deficit in Game 4.
Both teams have closely contested matchups, with six out of seven games decided by single digits this season.
Napheesa Collier, the Lynx's MVP runner-up, has been a key player, averaging 27.2 points per game in the playoffs.
Connecticut's DeWanna Bonner holds a record for winning WNBA elimination games on the road, adding to the Sun's potential advantage.
New York Liberty fans favor facing the Sun in the Finals due to a better regular-season record against them compared to the Lynx.