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Mark your calendars, folks. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET, the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, will be buzzing louder than a beehive. Why? Because it's the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship, and this year, it's a clash of titans: the New York Libertyversus the Minnesota Lynx. This showdown is exclusive on Prime Video, so set your reminders or risk missing out on history in the making.
The New York Liberty, a team that has been playing like their sneakers are on fire, rolled into the championship game with a spotless 5-0 record in the Commissioner's Cup play. They didn't just win; they dominated, securing the homecourt advantage and cementing their status as the team to beat. The Liberty are the defending champions, and they're not just here to defend their title-they're here to reaffirm their reign.
On the other side of the court, we have the Minnesota Lynx, who clawed their way into the final with a hard-fought 4-1 record. The Lynx edged out the Seattle Storm via point differential, proving that every basket counts and that they've got the grit to grind out wins when it matters most. This team has the heart and the hustle, and they're ready to upset the reigning champs on their home turf.
A revamped format for the 2024 WNBA Commissioner's Cup
This year's Commissioner's Cup had a twist. Under the new format, teams played five Cup games from June 1-13, which also counted as regular-season games. Each team faced the other five teams in its conference once, with a mix of home and away games. The top team from each conference advanced to the championship game. For the Liberty and the Lynx, it was about rising to the occasion, and boy, did they rise.
This isn't just about bragging rights. There's a $500,000 prize pool up for grabs, which means every play, every shot, and every second will be fought with the ferocity of gladiators in an arena. The Liberty are looking to keep their streak and their title intact, while the Lynx are gunning to dethrone the champs and claim the cup for themselves.