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Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 14hNew York didn't just beat, nor even sweep, but destroyed Minnesota in the first round, the two-game set slightly more competitive, I guess, than the whooping my New York Yankees just put on that disgraceful bunch of Bostonians. How? (Video inside)netsdaily.comANALYSIS: How New York Liberty swept the #1 seed Minnesota LynxInsights into the upset, plus some initial analysis of their upcoming series against the Atlanta Dream. 060
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026they're just fucking hooping out there (flat for Pauline this time, and subtly great spacing from Leo/JJ) 1244
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026DeMarco mashing the Play Your Good Players Button. These starters were +13.2 NET, excluding low-leverage. Remove Leo and the foursome was still nearly +11 in triple the minutes. 050
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026a good hit-ahead (!!!) from Pauline, cash from Sabrina. Liberty playing with the most joy they've had all season(?): 1110
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026again -- not forcing the initial PnR, quickly re-spacing, and boom, a great look: 040
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026MIN been better w/ early help vs. Stewie, predictably. Good job giving it up, Han ain't missing rn 041
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Sabrina gives it up on First Side, but attacks as a spacer out of Second Side. Like her finding quick offense here: 051
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Everything you need to know about the Liberty's Game 1 victory, mostly in video format:netsdaily.comANALYSIS: How did the Liberty beat Minnesota in Game 1?Video analysis and a couple bullet-points on the Liberty’s huge postseason victory, and what to watch for in Game 2. 183
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Sabrina no longer getting to two feet at all, just killing her game 170
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026-- even this simple hit-ahead -- rough 2H start for Pauline but she has to keep going 040
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026some scattered thoughts: -- can't get away from JJ on the pop -- Pauline needs to attack Miles without a ball-screen -- probably need to find Stewie a rest -- need more/earlier hit-ahead passes, less dribbling the ball up the floor 171
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026MIN in big trouble if this the how they're (not) helping on Stewie drives: 33011
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Analyzing the New York Liberty's best weekend of the season, perhaps? Talked Sabrina Ionescu, Bec and Bek, but mostly NYL's defense, starting with their coverage on Olivia Miles.netsdaily.comTakeaways from the New York Liberty’s rousing weekendNew York handled Toronto on Sunday, following a season-best win on Friday night. What’d we learn this weekend? 061
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026props to DeMarco -- leaving Pauline in w/ five fouls and switching Leo onto Miles paid big dividends 091
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026JJ can't play in a crowd against this team -- gotta find more ways to get her on the pick-and-pop 030
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026let's see if NYL can counter MIN's really timely, aggressive switching: 020
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026one key tonight: the Liberty have been able to run on Minnesota -- nearly 18% transition frequency in the two previous matchups at 1.37 points per possession. excl. MIN, 12% trans freq% at 1.105 PPP 031
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026A couple quick observations about most of the young Brooklyn Nets entering the 2026-27 season:netsdaily.comWhat to expect, hope for Brooklyn Nets’ young players entering 2026-27What I saw from various young Nets in summer league(s), and how they project moving forward. 0153
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Long two-part video going over clips from New York's loss to the Valkyries...then taking your questionsyoutu.beOn the New York Liberty's loss to GSV, a Q&AYouTube video by Lucas Kaplan 0123
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026quick New York Liberty Q&A before I post about their offense/loss to Golden State last night. if you have a question/topic on your mind, lmk below 530
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026we have to do something about off-arm usage...at every level, league, etc. 5131
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Played the final four minutes of the third, out there to begin the fourth. Seems fine: 040
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Sabrina turns her ankle -- doesn't seem crazy but it's not what you want: 040
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026www.netsdaily.com/nyliberty/11... words, video on the Liberty's most disappointing game of the seasonnetsdaily.comNew York Liberty smoked by Indiana Fever, lose 106-92New York had a big test on Tuesday night against a high-powered Indiana Fever team. They failed it. 140
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Valks have played Fever well because they do the exact thing NYL can't with their current roster: beat the shit out of CC/KMitch for 94 feet. best hope is Leo comes back to guard Kelsey, Satou comes back so Caitlin has nowhere to hide on D. 090
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026on everybody's least favorite good team: www.netsdaily.com/nyliberty/11...netsdaily.comTakeaways from New York Liberty 40-piece vs. Las Vegas Aces, moreThe New York Liberty destroyed their rival’s B-team on Sunday, but there’s more to discuss. 1140
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Not my usual nerdy stuff, but something I wanted to write nonetheless: lucaskaplan.substack.com/p/i-want-tra...lucaskaplan.substack.comI want trans women to be really good at basketballNot my usual, but a thought on how we discuss transgender athletes. 2175
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 04/08/2026after Betnijah, second biggest NYL deadline surprise is not acquiring a third big -- Han's had a great season, don't think her defense is playable in the 'offs: 052
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 23/07/2026not sure if Jonquel missed intentionally but missing the 2nd FT up 1 can be a real +EV play. Slows Chicago down here. Liberty with a ballistic victory 0101
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 23/07/2026As I wrote, it feels like trying to convert PnR into post position can be a losing battle rn, in part because of how post players are officiated vs. drivers. Jonquel's 3rd foul. (Prob wouldn't be overturned, but very soft considering she's also getting grabbed on the waist.) 041
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Starting a series that aims to be the most thorough breakdown of the New York Liberty's principles you can find while evaluating individual players through that lens: lucaskaplan.substack.com/p/player-pro...lucaskaplan.substack.comPlayer Profile #1: Leonie Fiebich and the New York Liberty offenseA thorough overview of New York's main offensive principles at the break, and expectation-setting for Leonie Fiebich. 0121
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 22/07/2026My thoughts on this recent New York Liberty stretch, focusing on Indiana and Dallas. -- On the current rotation, potential roster moves -- Why I had my eye on Jonquel Jones on Monday -- Marine Fauthoux, Breanna Stewart appreciation www.netsdaily.com/nyliberty/11...netsdaily.comTakeaways from New York Liberty’s 99-98 overtime win vs. Dallas Wings, moreIt wasn’t convincing, but it was a win New York needed with every fiber of their being. Here’s the latest on the team. 042
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Mikel hitting this gear with ease vs traps/hedges is not something Nets fans are very familiar with. The whole sports car simile is overdone, but he really does feel like a Sweet Sixteen present.. 0192
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 12/07/2026I mess with Chaney. Hope BKN gets him some non-garbage minutes next season, curious to see more. 260
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 10/07/2026indeed, here's Sabrina making that read -- expect to see more of it as she gets more comfortable: 042
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026DAL did well to keep moving in 4-on-3 situations yesterday. Stewie might be the GOAT 2-on-1 defender but Awak’s cut here makes her job much harder: 030
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 05/07/2026at a wedding this weekend but: -- Liberty good? -- Acuff shot what? 190
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Sab's drives have been strong today -- LVA forced to respect it, and an open 3PA for JJ. Good stuff: 060
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026NYL with more post initiation and A'ja doesn't appreciate it: 040
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 30/06/2026www.netsdaily.com/nets-feature...netsdaily.comMikel Brown Jr. carries a great burden, but even more confidenceBrooklyn introduced their draft picks on Monday afternoon, with comments from Sean Marks, plus some roster news. 152
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 30/06/2026believe it or not, I thought NYL had a lot of positive play vs. the Valkyries left a bit on the table, though: 070
Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 26/06/2026www.netsdaily.com/nyliberty/11... no time to panic (well, maybe about Betnijah?)netsdaily.comWhat I saw in New York Liberty’s 99-88 loss to Seattle StormThe Liberty limped out of the gate and never recovered. 161
