You never want to start slow. When you don’t get off to a good start, you spend the rest of your time scrambling and trying to make up for early mistakes. Sometimes, you’re able to make it all the way back. However, even if you do catch up, you have to hit another gear if you want to escape with a win. And if you can’t find that gear late, you’re in a tough spot.
Coming into Saturday’s game, the New York Liberty were looking to bounce back following their first loss of the season against the Chicago Sky.