What happened
Breanna Stewart pulled up from 25 feet in the second quarter and missed the three-point jumper, per an in-game update from @ESPN. The score sat 27-29 at the 4:38 mark of Q2 when the shot fell short.
Why it matters
Stewart is one of the WNBA's most-watched closers, and her perimeter looks shape how defenses stretch out against the Liberty. A cold start from deep keeps the game tight and forces New York to lean on interior creation rather than catch-and-shoot rhythm.
What to watch
Watch whether Stewart re-enters her shooting pocket on the next possession and whether the Liberty close the two-point gap before halftime.