Liberty Wins WNBA Opener, Celtics Face Uncertain Off-Season

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The New York Liberty celebrated their first WNBA championship by raising their banner to the rafters and distributing championship rings to their players. The team marked the occasion with a 92-78 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in their regular-season opener. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics, last year's NBA champions, are facing an uncertain off-season after a second-round exit and a franchise-altering Achilles injury to star Jayson Tatum. Veteran guard Jrue Holiday hopes the team can find a way to "run it back" and win another championship.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New York Liberty won their first WNBA championship and celebrated by raising their banner to the rafters and distributing championship rings.
  • The Liberty's championship rings were designed with the team's signature torch logo and a leaf rising from concrete to symbolize New York City.
  • The Boston Celtics face an uncertain off-season after a second-round exit and a franchise-altering Achilles injury to star Jayson Tatum.
  • Veteran guard Jrue Holiday hopes the Celtics can find a way to "run it back" and win another championship.
  • Holiday's contract has three years and more than $95 million (U.S.) left on it and will be 35 when next season tips off.
  • The Liberty's regular-season opener victory was over the Las Vegas Aces, with a score of 92-78.
  • Jrue Holiday expressed his commitment to the Celtics' championship aspirations, saying, "I think we still have a really, really great opportunity and a great window to win a championship again ... and I still want to be a part of that."
  • The Celtics' off-season uncertainty may require the team to cut payroll due to their current financial situation.

Statistics:

  • The Liberty's regular-season opener victory was a 92-78 score.
  • Jrue Holiday will be 35 when next season tips off.
  • Holiday has three years and more than $95 million (U.S.) left on his contract.
  • The Celtics' second-round exit occurred in the current season.
  • Jayson Tatum suffered a franchise-altering Achilles injury during the current season.

Sources:

  • WIRE SERVICES