What is the story about: New York Liberty stumbling into the playoffs after loss to Dream?

NEW YORK — Very little about the Liberty’s 2026 WNBA season has gone according to plan. They were supposed to take a step forward after being bounced in the first round by the Phoenix Mercury last season. That’s part of the reason why they fired their championship-winning coach and went through a lengthy search process that led to the hiring of long-time NBA assistant Chris DeMarco. But roughly a year later, they find themselves worse off, with a 26-18 record — one more loss than last year’s tea

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NEW YORK — Very little about the Liberty’s 2026 WNBA season has gone according to plan. They were supposed to take a step forward after being bounced in the first round by the Phoenix Mercury last season. That’s part of the reason why they fired their championship-winning coac...

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Bias Comparison — New York Liberty stumbling into the playoffs after loss to Dream

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Right: NEW YORK — Very little about the Liberty’s 2026 WNBA season has gone according to plan. They were supposed to take a step forward after being bounced in the first round by the Phoenix Mercury last season. That’s part of the reason why they fired their championship-winning coach and went through a lengthy search process that led to the hiring of long-time NBA assistant Chris DeMarco. But roughly a year later, they find themselves worse off, with a 26-18 record — one more loss than last year’s tea

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