Open Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- The first championship banner in New York Liberty history slowly rose from the ground to its permanent home in the rafters of Barclays Center. The final piece of last year's title run was celebrated Saturday before the team tipped off its 2025 season against the Las Vegas Aces. "I think it creates a standard for anyone that comes into Barclays," Breanna Stewart said after the Liberty beat Las Vegas 92-78 in the opener. New York was the last of the original franchises still playing to win a championship. Liberty co-owner Clara Wu Tsai said during the ceremony that the Liberty "represents the best of New York City.