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Liberty touting a psychological edge for Lynx rivalry playoff showdown

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Kenney, M. (2026, September 25). Liberty touting a psychological edge for Lynx rivalry playoff showdown. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/25/sports/liberty-tout-psychological-edge-for-lynx-rivalry-playoff-showdown/

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The Liberty and the Lynx are set to face off again in a WNBA playoff match, with history pointing to intense competition between them. In the 2024 Finals, the Lynx pushed the series to a decisive Game 5 that went into overtime before the Liberty emerged victorious. This season, the Liberty have won two out of three regular-season matchups against the Lynx, including a recent 93-81 victory in Minnesota where they dominated.

Written by AI on 2026-09-25, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Liberty and Minnesota Lynx are set to clash again in Game 5 of their WNBA playoff rivalry, a matchup that has been intense since the 2024 Finals when the Liberty won after an overtime game despite the Lynx's complaints about officiating. This year, the Liberty have already beaten the Lynx twice during the regular season and most recently embarrassed them with a 93-81 victory in Minnesota last week. With a psychological edge from their recent performance, the Liberty are confident heading into this critical playoff game.

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The Liberty and Lynx are set to meet in the WNBA playoffs. asserted

Liberty → set → playoffs

We all remember what happened last time this happened, right? asserted

this → remember → ?

The Lynx forced a Game 5 in the 2024 WNBA Finals that went into overtime. asserted

that → force → overtime

The Liberty ultimately won, basking in their championship glory while the Lynx suffered heartbreak and complained about the officiating. asserted

Lynx → win → officiating

Since that game, it always seems as if the Liberty and Lynx bring out the best in one another. asserted

Liberty → seem → one

The Liberty won this year’s regular-season series 2-1. asserted

Liberty → win → series

The Liberty embarrassed the Lynx in Minnesota in last week’s 93-81 win. asserted

Liberty → embarrass → win

Liberty touting a psychological edge for Lynx rivalry playoff showdown

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