Three minutes into overtime in Game 1 of a first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Mercury , the New York Liberty gathered around their star Breanna Stewart , who lay on the court grabbing at her left knee.

Stewart attempted the free throw awarded on the play that led to her injury, missed it, and left the game for good shortly afterwards. She appeared to be fighting back tears as she watched her team eke out a 76-69 win.

Stewart had 18 points, six rebounds and four assists in the tight, albeit sloppy, postseason game, which was played in Phoenix. There is no update on her health at this time.

"We only just got back to the locker room. I'm sure she'll be evaluated soon," New York coach Sandy Brondello told reporters after the game. With the new playoff format, both New York

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