After a groundbreaking season for the New York Liberty, their postseason run came to an early — yet far from disappointing — end. After barely slipping into the playoff picture on the final day of the WNBA regular season, New York was pitted against the Phoenix Mercury in a single-elimination first round game.
After a night of 13 lead changes and momentum-shifting runs from both squads, the Liberty found themselves down one point with only 0.4 of a second remaining. Walt Hopkins’ squad scrambled for an open shot, but Sabrina Ionescu’s long-range attempt fell short, and New York lost, 83-82.