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Breanna Stewart a Game-Time Decision for Liberty’s Game 2 After Left Knee Scare

Imaging was described as relatively clean, leaving her status to be determined at tipoff.

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Sep 5, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) dribbles the ball against Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams (5) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sep 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) is doubled teamed by Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) and forward Satou Sabally (0) in the second half during game one of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs round one at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Coach Sandy Brondello said Tuesday that Stewart did not practice and will be evaluated on game day after injuring her left knee late in New York’s overtime win in Game 1.
  • Stewart underwent an MRI and additional testing that Brondello characterized as “relatively clean,” providing guarded optimism without confirming her availability.
  • The two-time MVP was at practice wearing a left leg sleeve but no brace, and she was not made available to reporters.
  • Stewart was hurt with 3:01 left in overtime of Game 1, briefly stayed in to shoot a free throw, then exited after totaling 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals.
  • Game 2 is Wednesday at Barclays Center with the Liberty leading the best-of-three 1-0; if necessary, Game 3 would be Friday in Phoenix, and Emma Meesseman could see expanded minutes if Stewart sits.