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Breanna Stewart Plans to Play Game 2 After Sprained MCL

Imaging showed no structural damage, positioning New York to try to close out the series in Brooklyn.

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) grimaces after getting fouled by the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of Game 1 during the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
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Sep 5, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots the ball against Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images/File Photo
Natasha Cloud #9 of the New York Liberty looks to pass the ball while Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury and DeWanna Bonner #14 attempt to take the ball during overtime at PHX Arena on September 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Overview

  • Stewart said her left-knee injury is an MCL sprain, rated her pain at about three out of ten, and indicated she is willing to manage reinjury risk to be on court.
  • Head coach Sandy Brondello called the MRI results "relatively clean," with Stewart listed as questionable and a game-time decision.
  • The Liberty lead the best-of-three 1-0 and can advance to the semifinals tonight; a Mercury win would push the series to a decisive Game 3 in Phoenix on Friday.
  • Stewart was hurt with 3:01 left in overtime of Game 1 on a baseline drive and finished with 18 points, six rebounds and four assists before exiting.
  • New York went 5-8 during Stewart’s 13-game regular-season absence, increasing the onus on Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Cloud if she is limited.