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Who knew the Liberty’s injury-filled title-defense season would have an upside?

It likely was difficult to find one for a team that searched for new and old players to plug holes for a franchise-high 18 starting lineups that has led to mixed results all season.

They have had Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones on the court together for just 13 games .

However, with less than a week until the playoffs kick off Sept. 14, the No. 5 seed Liberty are viewing their lineup inconsistencies and gaps as what coach Sandy Brondello called “a luxury” at Monday’s practice.

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