The Lib dug themselves a big hole by losing the first game at home. Sacto proved in the first round that it's still possible to win the series, but it won't be easy for New York to win two at Mohegan.

"I think everybody is upset," Becky Hammon said after Game 1. "They came in here and did what they wanted to do. We've got to go and win two games on the road and redeem ourselves to our fans cause that's not the way we want to go out, with that performance."

The players and coach Coyle were upset after the first game; there were a few hints of finger-pointing. "I'm not the point guard, so I can't take it upon myself to take control," said C-Rob. "But we have to find a way to get everybody settled down."

The Sun, meanwhile, are feeling good. "Last year I don't know if our players truly believed in their heart that they could win," said coach Thibault. "This year, there's a different approach. We believe we belong here this time. But it's still early in the game. We have to get one more."