Napheesa Collier had 30 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride added 24 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the short-handed New York Liberty 100-93 in a rematch of last year’s WNBA Finals.

Liberty vs. Lynx: 3 Keys For Tonight's First Finals Rematch originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the first time since their 2024 WNBA Finals showdown, the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx will meet again in tonight’s highly anticipated rematch.

Laughter rippled through the arena, especially among several attendees wearing “Stewart walked” shirts. Nine months after their 2024 WNBA Finals showdown — and a controversial overtime Game 5 loss coach Cheryl Reeve said was “stolen” from her team — Lynx fans were more than ready for the rematch.