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The Liberty are preparing for their playoff series against the Minnesota Lynx with concerns over star players Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. Stewart is expected to play despite knee soreness, while Jones has an uncertain status due to a rolled ankle. Coach Chris DeMarco expressed optimism about both players' health as they prepare for Game 1 of the playoffs.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-02,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
The New York Liberty secured a shocking 91-75 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of their best-of-three WNBA playoff series on Sunday, April 23, 2026. Despite finishing as the eighth seed with a record of 26-18, the Liberty's star player Breanna Stewart led the charge with an impressive performance of 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. The win puts the Liberty one game away from eliminating the previously undefeated Lynx, who must now win Game 2 to avoid being the first top-seeded team in history to fail to advance past the first round since a format change in 2022.
Stewart's clutch play was pivotal, as she scored crucial points and made key defensive plays against her former college teammate Napheesa Collier. The Liberty capitalized on multiple Lynx turnovers and foul trouble, with Collier and All-Star center Natasha Howard each fouling out of the game. Rookie Olivia Miles struggled in her first playoff appearance, scoring just 11 points.
With Game 2 scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, at home, the Liberty now hold a narrow advantage but remain wary of a potential Lynx comeback, as they narrowly escaped a similar situation last year against Phoenix. The Liberty’s defense was instrumental in limiting the Lynx's scoring opportunities and forcing turnovers that kept the game close until the final quarter when New York pulled away. Despite their historic lead, Stewart emphasized the need for continued focus to avoid being caught off guard by Minnesota's resilience.
Written for “Liberty-Lynx WNBA Playoff Matchup” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 13 other(s) covering the same event.
The Liberty are heading into the playoffs with two of their biggest stars at the center of concern.
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Breanna Stewart is expected to play Sunday in Game 1 of the first-round series against the Minnesota Lynx after sitting out the Libs’ regular-season finale Wednesday with left knee soreness.
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tRY IT NOWMeanwhile, Jonquel Jones’ status is far less certain after she rolled her left ankle in the last game.
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Coach Chris DeMarco previously described Stewart’s absence as precautionary, though he stopped short of guaranteeing her availability for the playoffs.
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Speaking Saturday for the first time since she was downgraded to “out” for that last game, Stewart told The Post she feels “incredible” and “great.”
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She acknowledged she had some swelling in her knee after Rhyne Howard accidentally fell into her in the Liberty’s second-to-last game.
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Stewart said she felt something get pulled in a “weird” way but downplayed the severity.
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Stewart and Jones were “almost” full participants Saturday in the Liberty’s final tuneup ahead of the playoffs, according to DeMarco.
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Despite the injury designation, Jones said, “I feel good.”
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As for whether she’ll play, she said, “We’re working through it.
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We’ll see.”
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Jones punctuated those words with what appeared to be a sly smile.
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Jones was listed as “questionable” on the Liberty’s injury report.
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All in all, talk about a sigh of relief for the Liberty, who have been riddled with injuries this season.
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“It’s scary end of the year,” DeMarco said.
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“You want to be fully healthy going into the playoffs and so even the other night, the tweak with JJ’s ankle, and of course, it’s scary but we feel good.
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We feel like we’re gonna be healthy going in.”
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The Lynx were also dealing with some injury concerns heading into the postseason.
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Olivia Miles missed the final two games of the regular season with a calf injury.
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She spoke with Minnesota reporters Saturday and appeared ready to go.
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She said she’s eager to “to feel the energy” of a playoff atmosphere in Target Center.
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“It’s always electric in there,” Miles said, “but I can’t imagine what it will be like tomorrow.
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I’m excited to feel the physicality of the game, obviously feel it out.”
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