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WNBA playoffs: How to get last-minute tickets under $50 for Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx tonight (10/1/24)
The Minnesota Lynx, led by Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier, host the Connecticut Sun, led by Alyssa Thomas, in Game 2 of the second round of the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Connecticut, looking to win its first-ever WNBA title, took Game 1 on Sunday night, 73-70.
TICKETS: Fans who want to attend the WNBA playoffs game can buy tickets at SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, Ticketsmarter or Vivid Seats.
According to Vivid Seats, tickets can be purchased for as low as $34.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Game 2, WNBA semifinals
Who: Sun vs. Lynx
When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024
Where: Target Center
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN2
Live stream: fuboTV and DirecTVStream
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WNBA semifinals schedule/results
The higher seeds will host Games 1, 2, and 5 (if necessary), while the lower seeds will host Games 3 and 4 (if necessary).
Game 1
Sunday, Sept. 29
New York Liberty 87, Las Vegas Aces 77
Connecticut Sun 73, Minnesota Lynx 70
Game 2
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx, 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
GAME 3
Friday, Oct. 4
Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces, 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
GAME 4 [IF NECESSARY]
Sunday, Oct. 6
New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces, Time TBD on ESPN2
Minnesota Lynx at Connecticut Sun, Time TBD on ESPN2
GAME 5 [IF NECESSARY]
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Connecticut Sun at Minnesota Lynx, Time TBD on ESPN2
Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty, Time TBD on ESPN2
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Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press:
Connecticut Sun (28-12, 14-6 Eastern Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (30-10, 14-6 Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS: Sun lead series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Connecticut Sun visit the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Sun won the last meeting 73-70 on Sept. 30 led by 20 points from Marina Mabrey, while Napheesa Collier scored 19 points for the Lynx.
The Lynx are 16-4 on their home court. Minnesota ranks third in the WNBA averaging 9.5 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 38.0% from downtown. Kayla McBride leads the team averaging 2.7 makes while shooting 40.7% from 3-point range.
The Sun are 14-6 in road games. Connecticut is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 25.1 defensive rebounds per game led by DeWanna Bonner averaging 7.3.
Minnesota averages 9.5 made 3-pointers per game, 3.0 more made shots than the 6.5 per game Connecticut allows. Connecticut has shot at a 44.4% rate from the field this season, 3.4 percentage points higher than the 41.0% shooting opponents of Minnesota have averaged.
TOP PERFORMERS: Courtney Williams is averaging 11.1 points and 5.5 assists for the Lynx.
Bonner is averaging 15.1 points and six rebounds for the Sun.
LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 8-2, averaging 82.6 points, 33.4 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.8 points per game.
Sun: 7-3, averaging 80.7 points, 34.3 rebounds, 22.6 assists, 6.4 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.0 points.
INJURIES: Lynx: None listed.
Sun: Tiffany Mitchell: out (illness).
(The Associated Press contributed to this report)
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According to Love Food, the best bowl of ramen in Connecticut isn’t tucked away in one of the state’s larger cities. Instead, you’ll have to make your way to Granby, where Tiger Belly Noodle Bar has earned national recognition for serving what the publication says is Connecticut’s top ramen.
If you’re expecting a massive menu with dozens of choices, that’s not what you’ll find here. Tiger Belly keeps things relatively simple, focusing on a handful of carefully crafted noodle dishes that have developed a loyal following. The standout, according to Love Food, is the restaurant’s aptly named Darkness Ramen.
This isn’t your average bowl of noodles. The star of the dish is a rich tonkotsu broth that’s simmered for more than 25 hours to develop its deep, savory flavor. It’s then topped with tender pork belly, enoki mushrooms, plenty of garlic, and finished with black garlic oil for an extra layer of richness. The result is a bowl that’s hearty, comforting, and packed with bold flavors.
Ramen has exploded in popularity across the United States over the past decade, with restaurants putting their own spin on the classic Japanese comfort food. Whether you prefer a traditional pork-based broth, spicy variations, seafood, or vegetarian options, there’s no shortage of great places to grab a bowl these days. But when it came to picking just one restaurant in Connecticut, Love Food says Tiger Belly Noodle Bar stands above the rest.
So, if you’re the type of person who’s willing to take a road trip for great food, Granby might deserve a spot on your list. A slow-simmered broth, fresh ingredients, and a little black garlic magic were apparently enough to earn this Connecticut restaurant some well-deserved national bragging rights.
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If you’re looking for the best barbecue restaurant in the state, you may have to drive to the state’s capital.
Business Insider identified the most beloved barbecue spot in each state, including Connecticut.
“Our list includes barbecue destinations with historical or regional significance and devoted national or local followings,” Business Insider said. “Many of the spots or their pitmasters have won major accolades, and some have appeared on mainstream TV shows.”
Business Insider’s choice for the most iconic place for barbecue in Connecticut is a specific location of a chain restaurant that has multiple stores in the Constitution State.
Here’s what Business Insider had to say about Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue, and why it might be worth the extra trip to Hartford, Connecticut.
Bear’s Smokehouse — Hartford, Connecticut
Business Insider said the Hartford location is the most iconic Bear’s Smokehouse in Connecticut. However, Bear’s has locations in Windsor, New Haven, South Windsor, and Storrs (although that one is in a University of Connecticut Student Union).
“Local outlet Hartford Courant named Bear’s Smokehouse the best ribs and best food truck in the state,” Business Insider said. “USA Today also named it one of the best restaurants in the country in 2026 (albeit, one of the North Carolina locations).”
Chain restaurant or not, this location’s menu appears to have all the goods that make a barbecue restaurant great: beef brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, and turkey breast, all done up in a Kansas-City style of barbecue that would make Ted Lasso proud.
They also offer some innovative takes on hearty dishes like poutine with Bear Style Poutine, which comes with fries, spicy cheese curds, brisket gravy, and your choice of meat.
You can find Bear’s Smokehouse at 25 Front St, Hartford, Connecticut.
They open at 11 a.m. on weekdays and weekends but their closing hours vary depending on the day.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@usatodayco.com.
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