Liberty Hold Emergency Meeting After Dallas Upset

The New York Liberty, defending WNBA champions and currently second in the league, suffered a 92-82 defeat to the Dallas Wings, who had only seven wins before this upset. The loss led to a nearly 40-minute emergency team meeting in which slow starts, inconsistent effort, and complacency were discussed. The Liberty played without injured stars Breanna Stewart and Nyara Sabally but acknowledged their roster's talent should have prevented such a defeat. Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu described the loss as 'embarrassing' and 'frustrating,' citing a need for greater intensity. This marked the team's second straight loss and raises concerns ahead of a tough matchup against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx. Coach Sandy Brondello and the players emphasized the importance of regrouping and taking accountability to stay in championship contention.