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Who knew the Liberty’s injury-filled title-defense season would have an upside?

It likely was difficult to find one for a team that searched for new and old players to plug holes for a franchise-high 18 starting lineups that has led to mixed results all season. 

They have had Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones on the court together <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/09/07/sports/libertys-hopes-for-more-playoff-magic-rest-on-trio-of-stars/">for just 13 games</a>.

However, with less than a week until the playoffs kick off Sept. 14, the No. 5 seed Liberty are viewing their lineup inconsistencies and gaps as what coach Sandy Brondello called “a luxury” at Monday’s practice.

Who knew the Liberty’s injury-filled title-defense season would have an upside?{ai:summary}The Liberty’s injury-filled title-defense season featured 18 starting lineups, as coaches shuffled to plug holes. Ionescu, Stewart and Jones have played together just 13 games.With playoffs in a week as the No. 5 seed, Brondello called lineup gaps a “luxury” at practice. #sports

Liberty ready to use unlikely ‘luxury’ to their advantage

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