Can the Aces & Liberty Save Their Seasons?

No team in WNBA history has ever come back from an 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five series. Chantel is joined by senior columnist Marcus Thompson II to break down the Aces and Liberty facing that exact challenge heading into Game 3. Can either team flip the script and keep its season alive? They also dive into the Valkyries' rise and Gabby Williams' impact, asking whether Golden State is showing the WNBA a new way to win a championship—without relying on one superstar. Plus, how is Atlanta finding ways to win without leading scorer Allisha Gray? Finally, we wrap things up with Annie catching up with internet sensation Coach Jackie about her new podcast, Is She Game? No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: 00:00 Intro 02:49 A new way to win 08:22 Inside the final possession of Liberty-Dream Game 2 21:20 What has Golden State up 2-0? 22:20 The emergence of Gabby Williams 24:26 Why Golden State has the energy edge 33:35 Can the Liberty get the must-win at home? 39:37 The Aces home court advantage 42:38 Can the Aces stretch the Valkyries to a Game 5? 44:54 'Women's Sports and Gay Stuff:' Welcome Coach Jackie 46:54 The Intent Behind 'Is She Gay?' Series 50:06 Coach Jackie's Role in Media: Journalism vs. Content Creation 52:25 Coach Jackie Debuts Show with Higher Ground: 'Is She Game?' Related links and articles: Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [ -TikTok: @no_offseason [ Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: Full Episodes Playlist: Shorts Playlist: