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Breanna Stewart leads Liberty past Lynx in WNBA playoffs opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Breanna Stewart leads Liberty past Lynx in WNBA playoffs opener

Summary

Breanna Stewart played a pivotal role as the New York Liberty upset the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA playoffs. Stewart showcased a strong performance in Game 1 of the first round, scoring multiple three-pointers and being key in the Liberty's victory. After a challenging regular season, the Liberty entered the playoffs as the eighth seed, having struggled with injuries among key players like Satou Sabally and Sabrina Ionescu. The Liberty will face the Atlanta Dream in the semifinals on Sunday, aiming to continue their playoff journey.

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Status Watch

•Stewart averaged 20.8 points, 8.3 rebounds this season
•Liberty entered playoffs as the eighth seed
•Stewart's Game 1 performance included several three-pointers
•Next game is against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday
•The Liberty aim for redemption after previous playoff struggles

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9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Breanna Stewart is still one of the WNBA’s greats. Why don’t we appreciate her enough?

What they're saying

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NEW YORK — I sometimes like to imagine that Breanna Stewart puts herself to sleep by reciting her professional achievements, the way that I put myself to sleep by reciting childhood friends’ phone numbers. I’ll abridge the list, to spare you: McDonald’s All-American, four straight NCAA championships at UConn, first pick in the WNBA Draft, Rookie of the Year, multi-time Olympic gold medalist (one of them a mere 48 hours before the birth of Stewart and her wife’s first child), winner of multiple M
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