New York Liberty stars were unable to withstand a fourth quarter comeback in the debut of the new 3-on-3 league.

It’s a very intimate setting,’ Jewell Lloyd said. ‘You can feel and hear everything. It’s a good vibe to play basketball.’

The new league aims to give the WNBA stars domestic playing opportunities. Housed in one South Florida venue, and with a TV deal, it’s off to a strong start.

The 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Lynx forward Napheesa Collier debuted Friday night. The two squared off in the opening game and, fittingly, Stewart scored the first basket in league history — a baseline jumper. Collier’s team got the last laugh though, rallying to win the inaugural game.

There's a new league on the scene in the women's basketball world. Unrivaled, which was cofounded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to give players an alternative

Unrivaled had a successful, thrilling debut. Can the new women's 3-on-3 league keep it up while winning over viewers amid a packed sports slate?

The Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league is underway with two must-see games. Follow along to catch all the highlights, analysis and more.

Angel Reese dropped 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting and six rebounds for Rose on Saturday in Unrivaled action, but Lunar Owls were victorious behind 31

The opening night of Unrivaled -- the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier -- left players and fans impressed. "It was everything we were hoping for," Collier said.

After Laces routed Phantom to open Day 2 on Saturday, Lunar Owls were back in action against the Rose. Diggins-Smith hit her second game-winning shot in as many days -- this time a winning free throw -- to score all nine of her points in the second half. Collier finished with a game-high 31 points.