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Breanna Stewart's injury looming over Liberty's Game 2 vs. Mercury

New York's Breanna Stewart is the biggest X-factor for Wednesday's playoff game between the reigning WNBA champion Liberty and the visiting Phoenix Mercury.

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Is Breanna Stewart playing tonight? Latest knee injury update on Liberty star for Game 2 vs. Mercury

Here is the latest on Breanna Stewart's status for Wednesday's Game 2.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 17

Will an injury determine the outcome of Game 2 between the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury?

The No. 5-seed New York Liberty stole Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the No. 4-seed Phoenix Mercury, outscoring the home team 11-4 in overtime.

Breanna Stewart News / Field Level Media / September 16

Liberty F Breanna Stewart game-time decision for Game 2

With the Liberty aiming to sweep their best-of-three first-round series against the visiting Phoenix Mercury, New York star Breanna Stewart will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Wednesday, coach Sandy Brondello told reporters after Tuesday's practice.

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Breanna Stewart News / Field Level Media / September 15

Report: Liberty's Breanna Stewart needs MRI on left knee

The New York Liberty can close out their first-round series with the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, but they might have to do it without leading scorer Breanna Stewart.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 15

Liberty Stars Express Fan Appreciation

BROOKLYN - The New York Liberty stars are making sure their fans know just how much they mean to the team. Entering the postseason as the #5 seed, the Liberty don't have home-court advantage and will only host Game 2 of the opening best-of-three series at Barclays Center.

Breanna Stewart News / ESPN / September 15

Sources: Liberty's Stewart undergoes MRI on knee

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart underwent an MRI and additional testing Monday, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, to examine the left knee injury suffered in Sunday's 76-69 win over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of their first-round series.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 15

WNBA Star Sabrina Ionescu Shares Exciting News Amid Playoffs

Game 1 of the New York Liberty-Phoenix Mercury playoff series set the tone for a first-round showdown between two of the WNBA's top teams. Natasha Cloud poured in 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting and Breanna Stewart added 18 points and six rebounds before exiting with a left-knee injury late in overtime.

Natasha Cloud News / New York Liberty on SI / September 15

Natasha Cloud Fits Right Into Liberty Playoff Lineup

She was the heroine Gotham (basketball) deserves and maybe even the one it needs right now. For the New York Liberty on Sunday, she was a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a ...

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 15

Liberty Return to Playoffs in Familiar Fashion

It was deja (seafoam) blue all over again for the New York Liberty in their 2025 postseason opener. The Liberty's first sequel to their 2024 championship

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Breanna Stewart concern mounts: Liberty star's WNBA playoffs status is unknown

Stewart was injured against the Mercury.

Breanna Stewart News / Field Level Media / September 15

Liberty star Breanna Stewart injures knee in playoff win over Mercury

Defending league champion New York Liberty's playoff-opening victory in Phoenix on Sunday night was tempered by an apparent knee injury to All-Star forward Breanna Stewart in overtime.

Natasha Cloud News / Field Level Media / September 14

Natasha Cloud, Liberty take Game 1 from Mercury in OT

Natasha Cloud tied a season high with 23 points, Breanna Stewart added 18 and the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty took a 76-69 overtime victory over the host Phoenix Mercury in the first game of their playoff series Sunday.

Sue Bird News / The SportsRush / September 13

'Can’t Let Phoenix Get Out in Transition': Sue Bird Pinpoints Biggest Factor for Liberty Heading Into Round 1 Playoff Matchup

The journey to defend 2024 WNBA championship has officially begun for the New York Liberty. The 2025 WNBA regular season hasn’t exactly gone as planned for the Liberty due to several injuries, specifically to Breanna Stewart.

WNBA News / The Lead / September 13

New York Liberty Flipped and Stumbled Into the Playoffs

There have rarely been nights that encapsulate the phrase “there’s light at the end of the tunnel” than the one the Liberty endured last Tuesday. New York lost 66-58 to the Golden State Valkyries, and the offense appeared to be in slow motion throughout.

Alyssa Thomas News / Yardbarker / September 6

Mercury blow chance to keep pace for No. 2 seed with upset loss

The Phoenix Mercury squandered an opportunity to pull even with the Atlanta Dream for second in the WNBA standings on Saturday following an upset 87-84 road loss to the Connecticut Sun (11-31).

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