Phoenix Mercury @ New York Liberty
New York hosts Phoenix after Stewart's 25-point showing
Phoenix Mercury (2-5, 1/3 Western Conference) at New York Liberty (3-4, 2-0 Eastern Conference)
New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Breanna Stewart scored 25 points in the New York Liberty's 81-74 loss to the Portland Fire.
New York went 27-17 overall last season while going 17-5 at home. The Liberty gave up 80.3 points per game while committing 16.2 fouls last season.
Phoenix finished 27-17 overall last season while going 12-10 on the road. The Mercury averaged 7.8 steals, 3.7 blocks and 12.5 turnovers per game last season.
INJURIES: Liberty: Sabrina Ionescu: day to day (rest), Satou Sabally: day to day (illness), Marine Fauthoux: out (knee), Leonie Fiebich: day to day (rest), Betnijah Laney-Hamilton: day to day (personal).
Mercury: Sami Whitcomb: out (knee), Monique Akoa Makani: day to day (reconditioning).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Matchups
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2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Golden State | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 5 | .286 | 2.5 | L3 |
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W2 |
| Indiana | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Chicago | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Toronto | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L2 |
| New York | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L3 |
| Washington | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 7 | .125 | 4.5 | L2 |
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