New York Liberty ahead Breanna Stewart’s standing is unsure for Recreation 2 of the WNBA first-round sequence in opposition to the Phoenix Mercury after she suffered an obvious left leg harm in extra time of New York’s 76-69 win on Sunday.
Breanna Stewart Injured Her Left Leg In Time beyond regulation
Stewart was injured in extra time with 3:01 left, when she tried a layup in opposition to Phoenix’s Satou Sabally and DeWanna Bonner. When Stewart landed on the courtroom, she instantly grabbed at her left knee.
She initially stayed within the sport, however Liberty coach Sandy Brondello stated that Stewart requested to be subbed out after feeling “discomfort.” She gave the impression to be in ache whereas sitting on the bench.
Following the win, Brondello didn’t present an replace on Stewart, who completed with 18 factors.
“We’re simply hoping that she will likely be OK,” stated Brondello.
In response to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Stewart underwent an MRI and extra testing Monday. She missed 13 video games within the common season because of a bone bruise on her proper knee.
In March, she additionally had a scope on her proper knee.
Liberty Have 1-0 Sequence Lead Over Mercury
Natasha Cloud made back-to-back layups to offer the Liberty a two-point lead with 4:17 left within the fourth quarter. Kahleah Copper responded with two free throws.
After a turnover by Sabrina Ionescu, Alyssa Thomas made a no-look go to Copper for a wide-open layup that gave the Mercury a 65-63 lead with 1:44 remaining.
Breanna Stewart then made a contested basket within the lane 13 seconds later that finally compelled extra time.
“We appeared round and realized we type of have been in that place earlier than,” Ionescu stated. “Understanding how necessary extra time is and realizing we had one other gear to get to. I’m pleased with the way in which we caught collectively; we weathered the runs they went on and in the end discovered a option to win.”
The Liberty can sweep the sequence in Recreation 2 on Wednesday and advance to the semifinals for the second season in a row.
