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The Liberty beat the Mercury 94–92 in Phoenix on Aug 1, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  NY | 26 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 94 |
  PHX | 15 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 92 |
New York LibertyPhoenix Mercury| NY | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabrina Ionescu | 35 | 27 | 7 | 10 | 9-19 | 4-10 |
| Breanna Stewart | 34 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4-10 | 0-1 |
| Jonquel Jones | 28 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 6-10 | 0-4 |
| Pauline Astier | 21 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-0 |
| Rebecca Allen | 21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Han Xu | 22 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 6-9 | 3-6 |
| Marine Johannes | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Marine Fauthoux | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Rebekah Gardner | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Raquel Carrera | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 94 | 37 | 26 | 33-68 | 9-28 |
| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 37 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 8-15 | 2-7 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 36 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7-12 | 0-0 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 32 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 9-17 | 2-6 |
| Noemie Brochant | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Natasha Mack | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Lexi Held | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 92 | 23 | 21 | 32-63 | 6-19 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 33-68 | 49% | 7-21 33% |
| PHX | 32-62 | 52% | 6-17 35% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
NY offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
PHX offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · NY defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
NYPHXExpected pace: about 83 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
NYPHXCrew chiefRoy Gulbeyan · also working Amy Bonner, Ryan Sassano
Counts per game across his last 40 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | 34.9 | 23.1 | 8.0 | 3.5 |
| Sabrina Ionescu | 31.4 | 16.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Jonquel Jones | 29.9 | 14.8 | 8.9 | 2.7 |
| Leonie Fiebich | 29.9 | 13.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Pauline Astier | 22.0 | 8.5 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Marine Fauthoux | 20.0 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 |
| Marine Johannes | 18.6 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Satou Sabally | 17.8 | 11.0 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 34.5 | 14.8 | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Kahleah Copper | 32.5 | 23.9 | 4.5 | 1.8 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 27.6 | 10.9 | 6.5 | 1.6 |
| Noemie Brochant | 23.0 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 22.1 | 10.2 | 3.8 | 1.4 |
| Natasha Mack | 22.1 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 1.3 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 22.0 | 8.5 | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| Lexi Held | 20.7 | 6.6 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
NY offenseper gamePHX defenseRank among 15 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
NY offense vs PHX defensePHX offense vs NY defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
NYForAgainst49% of NY's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
PHXForAgainst49% of PHX's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NY 5series5 PHX| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | NY 94 | PHX 92 | NY+2 | +2 |
| May 29, 2026 | PHX 68 | NY 75 | NY+7 | +7 |
| May 27, 2026 | PHX 74 | NY 84 | NY+10 | +10 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | NY 73 | PHX 79 | PHX+6 | +6 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | PHX 86 | NY 60 | PHX+26 | +26 |
| Sep 14, 2025 | NY 76 | PHX 69 | NY+7 | +7 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | NY 63 | PHX 80 | PHX+17 | +17 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | PHX 76 | NY 89 | NY+13 | +13 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | NY 91 | PHX 106 | PHX+15 | +15 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | PHX 89 | NY 81 | PHX+8 | +8 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
