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Breanna Stewart Walks Through Final Drive as Liberty's Season Ends in Sweep

The New York Liberty’s WNBA semifinal run ended Friday night with a heartbreaking three-game sweep by the Atlanta Dream, as Breanna Stewart’s missed layup with 9 seconds left sealed the 85-83 defeat. Stewart, who finished with 26 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two blocks, drove hard on Naz Hillmon but fell short on a contested shot after a strong season that included a 35-point outing in Game 2.

Despite the loss, Stewart praised her team’s resilience, noting their ability to overcome injuries and adversity while maintaining cohesion. The Liberty’s season concluded with a 15-of-19 performance at the rim, but 11 turnovers in the final game proved costly against a determined Dream squad.

Coach Chris DeMarco highlighted Stewart’s competitive drive, calling her a winner who thrives in clutch moments—even when the outcome doesn’t go her way. The Liberty’s belief in extending the series persisted until the final seconds, but Atlanta’s tenacity ultimately prevailed in a tightly contested series.

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