Liberty struggle against Fire in home loss, aiming for championship aspirations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The New York Liberty faced another setback at Barclays Center, losing to the Portland Fire by seven points. This follows recent defeats to the Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries, marking the Liberty’s worst start since 2022. With championship expectations this season, the Liberty now contend with injuries and a new coaching staff. Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones expressed the urgency to revitalize their pursuit of the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces, with both players signed long-term to stay competitive. The Liberty are looking to turn around their season as they prepare for upcoming games, with an eye on overcoming the Aces' dominance in the league.
- •Liberty lose to Fire by seven at home.
- •Recent defeats to Wings and Valkyries compound struggles.
- •Championship hopes depend on improvement amid injuries.
- •Stewart and Jones reaffirm commitment to the Liberty.
- •Upcoming games critical for establishing momentum.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Can the New York Liberty get back to the top? They know it’ll require overtaking the Aces
"NEW YORK — Screams echoed from the visiting locker room at Barclays Center into the surrounding hallways. Another team traveled to Brooklyn and was celebrating leaving with a win. This time, it was the start-up Portland Fire, who were headed back to the Pacific Northwest with a seven-point victory against the supposedly bigger, better Liberty. A day before, it was the Dallas Wings. And days before that, it was the Golden State Valkyries. The Fire’s cheers carried well after the final buzzer soun
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