Liberty coach Chris DeMarco has plenty of reasons to watch Knicks-Cavs series ‘closely’
Liberty coach Chris DeMarco is closely following the Knicks-Cavs series during his team's homestand. He expressed his support for New York basketball and acknowledged the significance of the ongoing playoff battles. DeMarco, who has a history with both teams' coaches, is analyzing strategies from the series, particularly regarding player fatigue and game plans.
- ▪The Liberty are starting a seven-game homestand against the Golden State Valkyries.
- ▪Chris DeMarco has a personal connection to New York basketball, having grown up in Long Island.
- ▪DeMarco attended Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals and praised the Knicks' comeback victory.
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WNBA New York Liberty Liberty coach Chris DeMarco has plenty of reasons to watch Knicks-Cavs series ‘closely’ By Madeline Kenney Published May 21, 2026, 8:26 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Liberty open their seven-game homestand Thursday against the Golden State Valkyries. But as that game tips off at Barclays Center, the Knicks will simultaneously start Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers across the East River at Madison Square Garden. Talk about a good time to be a New York basketball fan. We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA.
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