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MINNEAPOLIS — A highly unusual scheduling quirk in the WNBA is creating a must-watch, playoff-like atmosphere in the regular season. The Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty, two of the league's top teams and a rematch of last season's WNBA Finals, are set to play three consecutive games against each other in just nine days.

The intense series, which began Sunday in New York, will see the Lynx visit the Liberty, travel home to host them, and then return to Barclays Center for the final game on August 19th. This condensed schedule has both coaches and players talking about the challenges, but for fans, it's a golden opportunity to see a high-stakes rivalry unfold in a mini-series.

"It's exhausting talking about the scheduling, I have nothing to say,” Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said.

New York's coach, Sandy Brondello, also noted the unique situation, stating, “It would have been nice to have it be spread out a little bit. It's a series with a few games extra for us, not for them.”

The scheduling is a result of various factors, including arena availability. The two teams will have played each other four times in a three-week span, with the Lynx winning the first matchup on July 30th. This series also comes with some injury concerns for both squads. New York star Breanna Stewart is likely to miss all three games while recovering from a bone bruise in her right knee, while Minnesota's Napheesa Collier, a front-runner for the MVP award, was also out for Sunday's game with a sprained ankle and may miss the next two as well.

The Lynx, currently holding the best record in the WNBA, are looking to maintain their lead, while the Liberty, 5 1/2 games behind, are hoping to close the gap. The outcome of this unique series could have significant implications for the top of the league standings as the season progresses.