Bench vs. Bench: Minnesota’s depth appears healthier and more stable, while Phoenix’s reserves have been thin due to ongoing injuries, potentially tipping the scale. Early-game momentum: Minnesota has typically started slow but finishes strong; Phoenix needs to assert itself early at home to keep the game within reach.

A rematch from last season’s WNBA Playoffs unfolds Tuesday night in Brooklyn, where the reigning league champion New York Liberty host the Las Vegas Aces.