New York Liberty Believe They Remain WNBA Title Contenders Despite Rocky Regular Season
After an inconsistent regular season, the Liberty say they still see themselves as WNBA championship contenders as they head into a road-heavy playoff run.
The New York Liberty are entering the WNBA playoffs with confidence despite an inconsistent regular season, with players and coaches maintaining the team can compete with anyone in the league.
The Liberty's uneven regular-season form means the team will have to navigate the postseason largely on the road, a tougher path than the one enjoyed by higher-seeded teams. Still, the roster has pointed to its playoff experience and talent depth as reasons for optimism heading into the tournament.
Championship-caliber teams are often tested by adversity during the regular season, and how the Liberty respond to their away-heavy playoff slate will be a key storyline as the postseason unfolds. The team's belief in its own ceiling contrasts with its seeding, setting up a potential underdog narrative if it advances deep into the bracket.
How far that confidence translates into results will become clear as the Liberty open their playoff campaign against opponents on the road.
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