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Stewart Scores 24, Fiebich Adds 21 as Liberty Keep Storm From Clinching Playoffs with 84
Breanna Stewart scored 13 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter, helping New York end a five-game road losing streak and deny Seattle a playoff berth.
- On September 5, 2025, the New York Liberty secured an 84-76 victory over the Seattle Storm at their home venue, Climate Pledge Arena.
- Seattle entered the game needing a win to clinch a playoff spot but lost after surrendering a nine-point second-half lead to New York.
- Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 blocks, scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter to fuel the comeback.
- In the second half, New York pulled ahead by scoring 45 points to Seattle’s 29, made nine three-pointers compared to Seattle’s four, and secured two successful coaches challenges in the game's final moments.
- The victory ended New York's two-game losing streak and five-game road skid while delaying Seattle's playoff clinch until their final regular season game.
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Stewart scores 24, Fiebich adds 21 as Liberty keep Storm from clinching playoffs with 84-76 win
Breanna Stewart scored 13 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter, Leonie Fiebich matched her career-high with 21 and the New York Liberty kept the Seattle Storm from clinching a playoff berth with an 84-76 win.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Clayton NewsBreanna Stewart, Liberty keep Storm from clinching playoff spot
The short-handed New York Liberty, led by 24 points from Breanna Stewart, earned an 84-76 victory in Seattle on Friday, preventing the Storm from clinching a spot in the WNBA playoffs.
New York 84, Seattle 76
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Seattle Storm miss chance to clinch playoff spot with loss to New York Liberty
With the chance to claim a spot in the WNBA playoffs in their control, the Storm fumbled their opportunity with old friend Breanna Stewart playing a big role in making it a nervy next few days for Seattle.
WNBA – As was the case on many occasions this season, the Storm fell in the second half against Liberty to take a third loss in five games. The potential player-off qualification will have to wait.
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