Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby assess the Lynx’s shock playoff exit after being swept by the Liberty, and they look at what comes next for Olivia Miles following a disappointing showing in both games.
Can Liberty keep history-making momentum rolling?
Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby unpack how No. 8 seed New York Liberty sent the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx packing in stunning fashion and explore what more they have to do to keep the postseason run alive.
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During the regular season, Miles averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals and shot 49.2% from the field.
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Can Liberty keep history-making momentum rolling?
Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby unpack how No. 8 seed New York Liberty sent the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx packing in stunning fashion and explore what more they have to do to keep the postseason run alive.
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2026 WNBA Playoffs Schedule on NBC & Peacock
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
| Semifinals Game 1 | 10/4/26 | TBD | NBC, Peacock |
| Semifinals Game 2 | 10/7/26 | TBD | Peacock, NBCSN |
| Semifinals Game 3 | 10/9/26 | TBD | Peacock, NBCSN |
| Semifinals Game 4 | 10/11/26 | TBD | NBC, Peacock |
| Semifinals Game 5 | 10/14/26 | TBD | Peacock, NBCSN |
| Finals Game 1 | 10/17/26 | 3:30pm ET | NBC, Peacock |
| Finals Game 4 | 10/24/26 | 3:30pm ET | NBC, Peacock |
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