New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart left Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks just three minutes in after suffering a lower leg injury. She seemed to pull up mid-play while running in transition and eventually went to the locker room. No further details on the severity were immediately available, but losing Stewart—a key player for the Liberty—even temporarily is a major blow.

Editor’s Note: Stewart is one of the league’s biggest stars, and her absence could shake up the Liberty’s momentum in a tight season. Injuries to top players always sting, but for a team with championship aspirations, this is especially worrying. Fans will be holding their breath for updates.

New York Liberty's powerhouse Breanna Stewart had a rough start to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks—she exited just three minutes in with a lower leg injury. The team confirmed she wouldn’t return for the rest of the matchup, cutting short what could’ve been a big night after she’d already notched three points and a rebound.

Editor’s Note: Stewart is one of the Liberty’s key players, and losing her—even temporarily—could shake up the team’s momentum. Injuries always sting, but when a star goes down this early, fans and teammates are left holding their breath, hoping it’s nothing serious. For a squad eyeing a deep playoff run, her health is a major storyline to watch.