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Liberty Host Game 2 vs. Mercury With Breanna Stewart a Game-Time Decision

New York can clinch the best-of-three at Barclays, heightening the impact of any minutes she misses.

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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Overview

  • Coach Sandy Brondello said Stewart’s scans were "relatively clean" with no serious damage reported, and the star forward was held out of Tuesday practice.
  • Stewart injured her left knee late in overtime of Game 1 and did not return after leaving for the locker room.
  • The Liberty lead the series 1-0 after a 76-69 overtime win and play Game 2 on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET at Barclays Center on ESPN.
  • If Stewart sits, New York is expected to spread shots to Jonquel Jones, Natasha Cloud and Kennedy Burke rather than increasing Sabrina Ionescu’s workload, per team-focused analysis.
  • New York must clean up Game 1 issues after a 20-10 turnover deficit and just two bench points, while Phoenix looks for a bounce-back from Satou Sabally’s 2-for-17 shooting night.