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.

If the reigning champion New York Liberty and league-leading Minnesota Lynx didn't already have an official rivalry, they do now thanks to recent comments from Lynx guard Courtney Williams and Liberty coach Sandy Brondello.

Lynx All-Star Courtney Williams makes it clear how she feels whenever the defending champion Liberty take the court

The New York Liberty-Minnesota Lynx rivalry has provided plenty of entertainment this season, and Tuesday night's edition was no exception. With Courtney Willia

Atlanta faces Minnesota in non-conference action. Thursday's game is the third meeting this season between the two teams. The Dream won the last matchup 90-86.

Courtney Williams scored a season-high 26 points, Kayla McBride hit a deep 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds left and the Minnesota Lynx beat the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty 86-80.

Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams took a veiled shot at rivals New York Liberty while welcoming guard Jaylyn Sherrod to the team.