3 Key Takeaways from the New York Liberty's Rollercoaster Week in WNBA Action
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The Liberty’s June Juggernaut: By the Numbers
Cold Hard Stats Don’t Lie The New York Liberty just completed a grueling six-game stretch from June 17-29 that perfectly encapsulated their season - flashes of brilliance mixed with frustrating inconsistency. Let’s crunch the numbers:
Game Log Breakdown
- 6⁄17 vs ATL: W 86-81 (OT) Key Stat: +12 rebounding margin
- 6⁄19 vs PHX: L 81-89 Red Flag: Allowed 50% 3PT shooting
- 6⁄22 @ SEA: L 79-89 Concerning: Gave up 28 fastbreak points
What’s Working
Our tracking data shows the Liberty’s halfcourt offense ranks 3rd in efficiency (1.12 PPP). Betnijah Laney’s mid-range game has been particularly effective, shooting 47% on pull-up jumpers this month.
Areas for Improvement
Defensive transition remains problematic - they’re allowing 1.18 PPP on fastbreaks (10th in WNBA). The upcoming rematch against Atlanta on 6⁄29 will be a telling test of adjustments.
“Analytics don’t care about moral victories,” as I tell my Northwestern students. Either fix the defensive rotations or prepare for another early playoff exit.
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