Liberty’s season concludes with a disappointing semifinal sweep by Dream.
It seems that the Liberty basketball team may be facing a significant turning point. What began as an optimistic season, with hopes of reclaiming the top position in the WNBA, concluded with a disappointing semifinal loss, as they fell 85-83 to the Dream in Game 3. This match, held on Friday night, was played in […]
Disputed timeout overshadows Liberty’s Game 2 defeat that puts their season in jeopardy
Liberty Face Frustrating Loss in Overtime Against Dream ATLANTA — With just 4.3 seconds left in overtime and Angel Reese at the free-throw line, the Liberty found themselves in a tight spot. Breanna Stewart turned to official Kevin Fahy, asking if the Liberty had a reset timeout available. This timeout could help them advance the […]
Liberty’s careless performance leads to defeat in Game 1 against Dream
Liberty Struggle Against Dream in Semifinals Opener ATLANTA — The Liberty were prepared for the speed and physicality of the Atlanta Dream in their semifinals matchup. However, it seems they might have overlooked one crucial aspect. The Dream are the top team in the WNBA when it comes to forcing live-ball turnovers. They took advantage […]
Angel Reese and Dream unaffected by Liberty’s playoff past
ATLANTA — Angel Reese, a standout player for the Dream, didn’t shy away from Liberty co-owner Joe Tsai’s claim that his team leads this year’s WNBA playoffs. “I don’t give a damn,” Reese remarked following practice on Saturday. It was a straightforward response, direct and without hesitation. There was no sign of submission. It felt […]
Liberty’s struggle against a new Sky player highlights a possible weakness.
The Sky, having won 13 games, are causing more headaches for the Liberty, who are favored to do well this season. However, the standout concern has to be rookie Sidney Taylor. Taylor was a standout against New York in their recent matchups, where the Liberty barely managed to win; they scored 24 points against them […]
Liberty’s perimeter defense struggling without injured pair
Liberty Faces Challenges Without Key Players LOS ANGELES — This season, the Liberty have been experimenting with various lineups while trying to find effective solutions. With Leoni Fievich and Sato Sabally out, the main concern for coach Chris DeMarco is how to contain opposing elite guards. Despite securing a win on Wednesday, the last game […]
Liberty’s Marine Johannes raises doubts about injury issue
Injury Concerns for Liberty Ahead of Dallas Game INDIANAPOLIS — The Liberty might be missing another crucial player for their upcoming matchup against the Dallas Wings on Monday. Marin Johannes is currently listed as questionable for the game that was postponed. She seemed to have twisted her ankle during Saturday’s loss at Indiana State. Johannes […]
Recent travel difficulties are the newest challenge in Liberty’s fluctuating season.
Liberty’s Rocky Road Trip Reflects Their Season Struggles INDIANAPOLIS — This week’s troubled journey to Dallas might just capture the essence of the Liberty’s season. Early in the season, they struggled with injuries and delays, and this time, weather issues prevented a timely departure. To make matters worse, mechanical failures left the team stuck in […]
Liberty’s Chris DeMarco criticizes ‘pathetic’ WNBA referees after defeat: ‘Inventing things’
MONTREAL — Once again, the Liberty made a strong push in the second half, but the outcome didn’t change. Sunday’s game was chaotic, marked by thrown shoes, ejections, and what Liberty coach Chris DeMarco described as “terrible” and “pathetic” officiating. In the end, New York lost to the Toronto Tempo, 93-91, during a celebration for […]
Liberty’s Betnijah Laney-Hamilton removed for tossing shoe at Marina Mabrey
MONTREAL – Shoe-Throwing Incident Leads to Ejection On Sunday, Bethnia Rainey Hamilton found herself in quite a predicament—she threw her shoe. This unexpected act resulted in her ejection from the game. With just 1:48 left in the fourth quarter during Liberty’s 93-91 defeat against Toronto Tempo, Hamilton’s shoe flew through the air and accidentally hit […]