There was no sign of a championship hangover at Barclays Center on Saturday afternoon.
After seeing the franchise’s first WNBA title banner rise up to the rafters, the Liberty got right to business. A clear message was sent: it’s time to run it back.
The first recipients of the message were A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces, who fell 92-78 in the first game of the 2025 WNBA season.
Breanna Stewart led the way with a team-high 25 points and eight rebounds. She logged 27 minutes in her first regular season game after undergoing offseason knee surgery.