Minnesota Lynx's Natisha Hiedeman, left, dribbles against New York Liberty's Courtney Vandersloot, right, during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Spike Lee watches the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos watches the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
From left, Minnesota Lynx's Bridget Carleton, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith and Napheesa Collier celebrate after defeating the New York Liberty in overtime in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
New York Liberty's Jonquel Jones, left, attempts to score against Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier (24) during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Minnesota Lynx's Courtney Williams dribbles during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series against the New York Liberty, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Fans cheer during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
From left, Minnesota Lynx's Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams celebrate after defeating the New York Liberty in overtime in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart shoots the ball during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (30) reacts after missing a free throw during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu (20) reacts after scoring during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Minnesota Lynx's Bridget Carleton reacts after Courtney Williams scored during overtime in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series against the New York Liberty, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello stands on the court during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve stands on the court during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series against the New York Liberty, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier, center, attempts to score against New York Liberty's Leonie Fiebich, left, and Breanna Stewart, right during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)