Phoenix Mercury at New York Liberty

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Phoenix Mercury

1-1, 0-1 Away

Final
68 - 57

New York Liberty

3-1, 3-0 Home

Charles leads Liberty to 68-57 win over Phoenix

The Liberty (3-1) never trailed to remain undefeated at home, and snapped a four-game losing skid against Phoenix. New York is 3-1 for the first time since the 2007 season. The Mercury (1-1) were only able to tie it once, 23-23 with 1:15 left in the second quarter.

New York opened the third quarter on a 12-3 run and led 48-39 heading into the fourth. This was second straight game that New York used a big third quarter to blow open a close game. The Liberty have outscored opponents 70-45 during the third quarter in their last three games combined.

Kiah Stokes had 11 rebounds for the Liberty, who outrebounded the Mercury 51-27.

DeWanna Bonner scored 22 points, Candice Dupree added 12 and Currie had 11 for Phoenix.

Brittney Griner missed the Mercury's only trip to Madison Square Garden because she was still serving her suspension after being arrested on domestic violence charges in April.

Leilani Mitchell, who spent the first six years of her career with the Liberty, missed all seven of her shots from the floor. Mitchell missed last season while training with Australia for the FIBA World Championship. She received a warm ovation from the crowd in pregame introductions.

Regular Season Series

NY wins series 2-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0	End of Game	57 - 68
4th 0.0	End of the 4th Quarter	57 - 68
4th 20.0	Sugar Rodgers defensive rebound	57 - 68
4th 21.0	Mistie Bass misses 23-foot three point jumper	57 - 68
4th 30.0	Mistie Bass enters the game for Monique Currie	57 - 68

Statistics

PHX		NY
19-65	FG	28-70
29	Field Goal %	40
5-23	3PT	3-12
22	Three Point %	25
14-18	FT	9-11
78	Free Throw %	82
27	Rebounds	51
4	Offensive Rebounds	16
23	Defensive Rebounds	35
14	Assists	15
11	Steals	4
5	Blocks	7
9	Turnovers	17
2	Team Turnovers	0
11	Total Turnovers	17
1	Technical Fouls	3
1	Total Technical Fouls	3
0	Flagrant Fouls	0
10	Points Conceded Off Turnovers	13
7	Fast Break Points	2
22	Points in Paint	32
15	Fouls	15

Game Information

Madison Square Garden

Location: New York, NY
Attendance: 5,817 · Capacity:

2025-26 Western Conference Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Minnesota	-	9	L2	0.775	31
Golden State	2	11	W4	0.725	29
Las Vegas	4	13	W3	0.675	27
Dallas	7	16	W4	0.6	24
Portland	15	24	L1	0.4	16
Los Angeles	16	25	W2	0.375	15
Phoenix	17	26	W1	0.35	14
Seattle	23	32	L1	0.2	8

2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Atlanta	-	14	W1	0.65	26
Indiana	-	14	W2	0.65	26
New York	2	16	W1	0.6	24
Washington	2	16	L1	0.6	24
Chicago	11	25	L3	0.375	15
Toronto	15	29	L4	0.275	11
Connecticut	16	30	L3	0.25	10

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