The Liberty entered the season overloaded with talent, but couldn't reach the group’s full potential while injuries spread throughout the roster. Their repeat effort ended on Friday with a 79-73 loss to Phoenix in a winner-take-all Game 3.

Despite a heroic effort from an ailing Breanna Stewart, excessive misfires from deep ended the Liberty's first postseason championship defense, as the Phoenix Mercury took the third and final game of an opening round set by a 79-73 final to procure advancement to the WNBA's final four.

Breanna Stewart was appalled at the notion of 'pointing fingers' at head coach Sandy Brondello after the Mercury ended the team's season.

As the New York Liberty prepare for their playoff opener against the Phoenix Mercury on September 14, Breanna Stewart is voicing concerns that reach far beyond the court. The 2023

The Phoenix Mercury are starting their playoff journey, and some of their best players will look to get going in Game 1.