Right now, the New York Liberty are doing their best to keep pace with the Minnesota Lynx. Both teams suffered their first losses of the season last week. Still, the Liberty remain one tough team and don't expect to be where they are when the season ends.

The record for the most games lost in a single season is 32, set by the Los Angeles Sparks in 2024 during a 40-game season, which translates to a 20 percent win percentage. The odds for the Sun and Wings suggest oddsmakers expect them to nearly hit or exceed that 32-game mark.

Natasha Cloud shares a warm embrace with former Mercury teammate Brittney Griner ahead of Tuesday's Liberty-Dream matchup

In addition to the Liberty, the Barclays Center is also home to the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA and the LIU Sharks men’s college basketball team. The New York Islanders, who previously shared the arena, moved out in 2020. With this new development, the borough’s basketball footprint continues to grow.

If you really want to understand the character of this Liberty team, look no further than the final 14 minutes of their 86-81 win over the Dream.

Their perfect season ended Saturday, but the defending champs might be better than last year, with one notable weakness.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark returned from injury on Saturday after missing the previous five games with a left quadriceps strain. The Fever went on to defeat the New York Liberty 102-88, and fans were locked in to watch Clark put up 32 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.