Liberty F.M.

S2 Ep.17 New York Liberty’s Fight for the Mountain Top

Felicia and Francois discuss the New York Liberty’s tough battles against the Atlanta Dream, the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever to stay on top of the league:
New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx
The Liberty’s growth against Minnesota
The Liberty's creative plays to put their star players in the best positions
Led by Leonie Fiebich, the Liberty upped their defensive intensity 
New York Liberty vs Indiana Fever
Indiana’s current level was going to make this matchup harder
The Fever’s fast tempo exposed the Liberty’s transition defense
Jonquel Jones’ frustrations got the best of her
Betnijah Laney was New York Liberty’s bright spot
The Liberty settled too much for 3 point shots
Upcoming games against the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky
Jaylyn Sherrod: a welcoming addition to the Liberty squad
What role should Vandersloot play moving forward?
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S2 Ep.16 New York Liberty lose their Commissioner's Cup against the Minnesota Lynx

Felicia and Francois discuss the New York Liberty’s loss in the Commissioner’s Cup Final against the Minnesota Lynx:
Turnovers sank the Liberty
Kayla Thornton continues to thrive offensively
Minnesota’s strengths: Defensive Intensity and Ghost Screen Ball
The Liberty’s mental strength when things get tough
Minnesota’s game plan: Limit Jonquel Jones offensively
The Liberty are not trusting their bench
The X-Factors of the game: Cecilia Zandalasini, Courtney Williams and Bridget Carleton 
Can Sandy Brondello and her coaching staff help the team overcoming the last hurdle?
Who could be the 12th player after the Olympics to boost the Liberty?
The atmosphere at the UBS Arena
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S2 Ep.15 Summer Renaissance of the New York Liberty

Felicia and Francois discuss New York Liberty’s second matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 22nd, their game against the Atlanta Dream on June 23rd and preview the Commissioner's Cup Final against the Minnesota Lynx:
New York Liberty vs Los Angeles Sparks Pt.2
- Breanna Stewart, MVP Performance on both ends of the floor
- Kayla Thornton, the 3 point machine
- Leonie Fiebich's versatility is precious 
- Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones, the dynamic duo
- Should Sabrina Ionescu be the main point guard for the rest of the season?
- Barclays Arena's atmosphere
- Cultural Icon: Ellie the mascot and her Beyoncé's Half Time Tribute
New York Liberty vs Atlanta Dream
- Marquesha Davis is shining
- What is happening to the Atlanta Dream this season?
- Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart set the tone for a comfortable win
Preview of the Commissioner's Cup Final 
- The danger that represents the Minnesota Lynx
- Why the Final is at the UBS Arena and not at the Barclays
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S2 Ep.14 New York Liberty Cooling the Sparks After a Mercury Rise

Felicia and Francois discuss New York Liberty’s loss against the Phoenix Mercury on June 18th and the hard battle win against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 20th:
New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury
Brittney Griner’s impact making it harder for the Liberty
Phoenix’s Spain Action make Diana Taurasi shine 
Referees’ erroneous decisions impact the game
Ball handling duty in the absence of Vandersloot
Breanna Stewart Finds Her Groove Beyond the Arc but the Liberty overreach
New York Liberty vs Los Angeles Sparks
The Liberty are facing adversity: Grieving and injuries
New York brings more variety to their offense this time around
Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones on a MVP level
Leonie Fiebich’s first start is promising 
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S2 Ep.13 New York Liberty play the right cards against the Aces

Felicia and Francois discuss the New York Liberty’s statement win against the defending champ, the Las Vegas Aces, on June 16th:
- The Liberty make it rain from the arc
- The usual second quarter struggle
- Breanna Stewart always finds a way 
- Difference makers defensively: Betnjiah Laney-Hamilton, Leonie Fiebich and Kennedy Burke
- Sabrina Ionescu's leadership
- Jonquel Jones on MVP mode
- What is happening to the Aces?
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S2 Ep.12 New York Liberty Decode the Mystics

Felicia and Francois discuss the New York Liberty’s victory against the Washington Mystics which secures them home court advantage for the Commissioner’s Championship Cup game on June 25th:
- Washington Mystics’ offense gives some issues to the Liberty
- The dynamic duo: Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones
- Great contributors from the bench: Leonie Fiebich and Kennedy Burke 
- A tremendous back and fourth between the Liberty and the Mystics in the second half
- Fatigue = Potentially costly turnovers
- New York Liberty showed grit
- Quick previews of potential opponents in the Cup Final and the regular season matchup against the Aces on June 15th
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S2 Ep.11 New York Liberty Outshine the Sun

Felicia and Francois discuss the New York Liberty's win over the Connecticut Sun on June 8th, securing a spot in the 2024 Commissioner's Cup Final:
- The Liberty's strong first quarter orchestrated by Sabrina Ionescu
- 2nd and 3rd quarters: Don't DisrespeCT the Sun
- Master performances by Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu
- The Liberty's resiliency in the 4th Quarter
- Leonie Fiebich continues to find her role
- Breanna Stewart adapted to CT's defense 
- What to expect against the Washington Mystics?
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S2 Ep.10 New York Liberty reach for the Sky & keep Dreaming

Felicia and Francois discuss the New York Liberty's wins against the Chicago Sky on June 4th and the Atlanta Dream on June 6th:
New York Liberty vs Chicago Sky
- The Liberty continue their dominance in the 1st Quarter
- What is happening to the Liberty in 2nd and 3rd Quarters?
- Very promising 2nd rotation lineup: Sabrina Ionescu, Kennedy Burke, Kayla Thornton, Leonie Fiebich and Breanna Stewart
- Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu’s show in the 4th Quarter
- Everybody is tired about the physicality debate
New York Liberty vs Atlanta Dream
- A funky start for both teams
- Transition offense and points in the paint are the remedies for the Liberty
- Leonie Fiebich’s best game with the Liberty                                               
Connecticut Sun Matchup Preview 
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S2 Ep.9 New York Liberty Shut the Mystics and Fever Down

Felicia and Francois discuss the challenging New York Liberty win against the Washington Mystics on May 31st and the blowout win against the Indiana Fever on June 3rd:
New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics
- Sabrina Ionescu's commanding performance in the 1st Quarter
- The Liberty's complacency in the 2nd and 3rd quarters
- Player of the Game: Kayla Thornton 
- Jonquel Jones dominant in the 4th Quarter
New York Liberty vs Indiana Fever
- The Liberty's Transition Offense causing some damages
- The Liberty's Pick and Roll Defense is locked in
- The Spark from the bench: Kennedy Burke
- Betnijah Laney-Hamilton: The mismatch hunter
- The Indiana Fever: a young talented team still trying to find their mark
- An insane Commissioner's Cup Schedule ahead for the Liberty
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S2 Ep.8 New York Liberty's Hard-Won Victory against the Phoenix Mercury

Felicia and Francois discuss the tough battle that the New York Liberty had to have to get the win against the Phoenix Mercury:
- Liberty's basketball is back in the 1st quarter
- The switch is off in the 2nd and 3rd quarter for the Liberty
- The incident between Kayla Thornton and Sug Sutton that changed the game
- Jonquel Jones fed in the paint = Win 
- Up and Down: Breanna Stewart, Vandersloot and Betnijah Laney
- Sandy Brondello's coaching style
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