6 intriguing WNBA Finals storylines to watch, including if the Liberty will win its first championship

The WNBA Finals matchup is set. The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty will face off in a Commissioner’s Cup rematch on Thursday, October 10, and it should be a movie. It all comes down to the league’s two top teams from the regular season, and that feels very fitting.

The New York Liberty bulldozed its way through the season’s schedule, seemingly riding the coattails of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and an incredible push from Sabrina Ionescu to the top of the WNBA.

On the other side, Minnesota was led by Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier, who was nothing short of brilliant. A phenomenal supporting cast joined Phee in securing the WNBA’s second-best record, including the mid-range menace Courtney Williams and 3-point specialist Kayla “McBuckets” McBride.

With this in mind, let’s break down the top storylines of the Lynx-Liberty Finals matchup: