Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double carries Phoenix past New York, setting up a semifinals showdown with the Minnesota Lynx
Breanna Stewart
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Flipping the script: How the Phoenix Mercury dominated the New York Liberty to force Game 3
Phoenix’s veterans and lockdown defense made the difference after Game 1 loss
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Embarrassing Game 2 loss leaves New York Liberty with backs against the wall
Breanna Stewart was held back mentally by her sprained knee and Sabrina Ionescu seemed ill in Liberty’s 26-point loss
Posted inBasketball Insider, Features
Breanna Stewart, absence and presence — Stewart speaks following New York Liberty loss
The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Sept. 17, 2025
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How the New York Liberty can win Game 2, advance to WNBA semifinals
Rebounding, turnovers — and perhaps without Breanna Stewart
Posted inFeatures, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA
Phoenix Mercury embrace underdog role after narrow Game 1 loss to the defending champs
Nate Tibbetts: ‘No one’s picking us to win this series’
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Phoenix Mercury thrown into the fire in first-round matchup against defending champs New York Liberty
Phoenix’s playoff run begins with a tough clash with star-studded squad
Posted inAtlanta Dream, Features, Golden State Valkyries, Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, WNBA
WNBA Notes: Previewing probable playoff matchups
Breaking down the projected first-round matchups, from most likely to only slightly less likely to be a blowout
Posted inFeatures, Locked On Women's Basketball, New York Liberty, Podcasts, WNBA
Locked On Women’s Basketball: The IX Basketball bids farewell to Locked On — Diagnosing the New York Liberty
Howard Megdal: ‘This is a place where you’ve had the opportunity to meet all of the vital people in the women’s basketball space’
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Stewart’s absence shows, but Liberty eye playoff boost
The Liberty have discovered what it’s like without Stewart, their superstar and glue
