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New York Liberty heads to playoffs after unstable regular season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 10:01 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

New York Liberty heads to playoffs after unstable regular season

Summary

The New York Liberty, with a 26-18 record, faces the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday. Breanna Stewart missed the last regular-season game due to minor knee soreness, yet has reassured fans about the team's playoff intentions. The Liberty's season has been marked by injuries and lineup changes, with only two games featuring the full roster. Despite a strong second-half performance, they enter the playoffs with concerns from a disappointing finish, losing their last two games against the Atlanta Dream.

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By the Numbers

•Liberty plays Lynx in first-round playoff matchup on Sunday.
•Stewart missed final game but is not on injury report.
•Injuries impacted Liberty's season and roster consistency.
•Liberty lost final two regular-season games against Dream.
•DeMarco aims for focused effort from all players in playoffs.

Latest Updates

10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Could the New York Liberty’s championship-caliber roster be headed for another first-round exit?

What they're saying

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NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart stood center court at Barclays Center in street clothes. Her sunglasses hid her eyes while a mic projected her voice to the thousands in attendance for the Liberty’s final home game of the regular season. The reason she donned a cream coat instead of a black uniform was minor soreness and swelling in her left knee that resulted in a precautionary scratch. Still, the absence of the Liberty’s most dependable punctuated what’s been a season marked by instability. “Continu
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