Every game counts the same, but you know how it is this time of the year. When the standings are close late, everything takes on greater importance. The margin for error is at zero, everything gets amplified, and one false move can spell doom. If you do things right, you’ve got something to build on.
On Tuesday night, the New York Liberty played host to the Los Angeles Sparks. This is a pretty funky set up as it’s the first leg of a back-to-back here at Barclays Center for the two teams. It was close early on, but the Liberty gradually built their lead and never looked back as they cruised to a 102-73 victory.