Thus ends the series of Finals rematches between the Liberty and Lynx, who played to a five-game thriller last fall in what became New York's first postseason championship run. None of the four games featured Liberty star Breanna Stewart while her fellow UConn alum and Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier missed the latter three.

The Minnesota Lynx (28-5) visit the New York Liberty (21-13) on Tuesday at Barclays Center in a WNBA clash with major playoff seeding on the line.

They peppered the Lynx both inside and out. A four of 10 mark was coupled with a 14 to six rebounding advantage in the opening stanza. However, as we’ve come to know from this Lynx team, they refused to acquiesce.

Tonight’s WNBA hoops slate features an exciting matchup between Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx.

Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and 11 assists, and the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 85-75 on Tuesday night, after losing the first three meetings between the teams this season.