New York Liberty (Professional Sports Team)
In the second episode of 1440, we follow four New York Liberty players on a rare occasion: an off day. From mini golf with Kiah Stokes’ mom, to a Brooklyn museum with Candice Wiggins, to a charity event hosted by Epiphanny Prince and back on the court with Sugar Rodgers, each player decompresses and regenerates
In the latest installment of Players’ POV, New York Liberty players and WNBA veterans Swin Cash, Tanisha Wright and Essence Carson speak personally on race, gender and the visibility of all professional female athletes, from media coverage and stereotypes, to the need for diversity and inclusion. Their’s is a message for all.
Welcome to 1440, a behind-the-scenes documentary series detailing a series of 24 hours — 1440 minutes — in the life of the No. 1 team in the Eastern Division of the WNBA, the New York Liberty. In episode one, the Liberty host West rivals the Minnesota Lynx, and rally to clinch their 2015 playoff berth.
The New York Liberty have vaulted to the top of the Eastern Conference behind a stout defense that is allowing a WNBA-low 70.0 points per game on just 38% shooting while posting a 91.9 Defensive Rating.
The Mercury were paced by 5 double digit scorers and for the most part cruised to a 76-64 victory. Tina Charles posted 26 points in the loss.
Despite an injury sidelining star center Rebecca Lobo, the New York Liberty have won 8 of their last 9 games to keep pace with the Charlotte Sting for the best record in the Eastern Conference. Detroit has struggled offensively for most of the season, but they show signs of promise with bench players Jae Kingi