NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart started for the New York Liberty in Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night, after spraining the MCL in her left knee in the opener of the first-round series Sunday.

Liberty coach Sandy Brondello had said earlier Wednesday that Stewart’s availability was a game-time decision and based on her pain tolerance.

Stewart said after going through shootaround Wednesday morning wearing a sleeve on her left knee that she intended to play in Game 2.

“I wanted to make sure I tried in shootaround and barring anything crazy happening between now and (the game), that’s my plan,” Stewart said. “I just want to make sure I wake up from my nap and don’t feel (bad).”

Stewart injured the knee when she drove to the baseline and was fouled wi

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