The Liberty’s first-round opponent is set, yet New York got an alarming preview Thursday night of the upcoming series.
But the Dream locked in their spot in the playoffs by beating New York, 78-67, at Barclays Center — three days before they face off in the postseason. Sabrina Ionescu ’s big night propels Liberty to fifth straight win
The playoff format also puts New York up against a familiar face — Tina Charles — and it’s what the former Liberty player of six seasons called a “perfect storm.”The Dream star, who became the WNBA’s all-time rebound leader with her third board of the game, recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Stewart led the Liberty with 16 points across 16 minutes — a Liberty decision to keep their star rested and avoid injury before the postseason. In the first half, the remainder of the starters besides Stewart and Laney-Hamilton had two points or fewer.
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