Lynx Defeat Liberty in Game 4 of Finals

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 82-80 in Game 4 of the 2024 WNBA Finals, forcing a decisive Game 5 after the series was tied at 2-2. Lynx forward Bridget Carleton scored the game-winning free throws with just two seconds remaining, following a controversial foul call against Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu. Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello criticized the officiating, highlighting a significant free throw disparity where New York shot only nine to Minnesota's 20. This marked the largest free throw gap in the series, with Brondello expressing frustration over 'ticky-tack' fouls called against her team. Game 5 will take place on October 20 at Barclays Center, where the Liberty, as the top seed, will look to secure their first championship title after 27 years.