Liberty Aim for Playoff History Against Top-Seeded Lynx

The New York Liberty, seeded eighth, are preparing to face the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA playoffs, with first-year head coach Chris DeMarco emphasizing the team's goal to make "history."

Liberty's playoff journey begins Sunday in a best-of-three series against the Lynx. DeMarco, who took over as head coach in December, acknowledged the high expectations for the team upon his arrival. "If you ever played any sport and you’re competitive,” he said at his introductory press conference, “this is what you want."

Now, on the eve of his WNBA playoff debut, DeMarco's sentiment remains the same as the Liberty look to challenge the league's top team. The team's season has been described as up-and-down, but they now enter the postseason with a focus on an upset.