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Phoenix Mercury

08-31 10:00

80 - 63

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New York Liberty

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Total

Phoenix Mercury

New York Liberty

Phoenix Mercury

New York Liberty

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO57%

63%TO

Foul

Ended80 - 63

10:00

Jones vs. Mack (Stewart gets the ball)

0-0

9:39

Jones missed a two-point shot

0-0

9:36

Sabari grabbed a defensive rebound

0-0

9:19

Cooper missed a layup

0-0

9:15

Mike grabbed an offensive rebound

0-0

9:15

Mike scored on a layup

2-0

8:58

Crowder made two dribble errors

2-0

8:36

Shabari missed a three-point step-back jumper

2-0

8:32

Mike grabbed an offensive rebound

2-0

8:29

Sabari received an assist from Whiteside and hit a three-point shot

5-0

8:05

Sabari fouled on a shot

5-0

8:05

Stewart made two free throws, the first of which was hit

5-1

8:05

Stewart hit his second free throw

5-2

7:54

Sabari made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Mesman

5-2

7:47

Meisman received an assist from Crowder and hit a two-point shot

5-4

7:36

Whiteside missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

5-4

7:32

Mike grabbed an offensive rebound

5-4

7:24

Cooper missed a three-point shot

5-4

7:20

Meisman grabbed a defensive rebound

5-4

7:08

Crowder received an assist from Jones and hit a three-pointer

5-7

6:56

Sabari missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

5-7

6:53

Stewart grabbed a defensive rebound

5-7

6:48

Jones fouled offensively

5-7

6:48

Jones made a mistake

5-7

6:39

Whiteside missed a three-point jumper

5-7

6:35

Jones grabbed a defensive rebound

5-7

6:23

Messman received an assist from Crowder and hit a drift shot

5-9

6:11

Meisman defended for 3 seconds (technical foul)

5-9

6:11

Sabari hit a free throw for a technical foul

6-9

6:11

Mercury made a substitution, and Witcom came on to replace Whiteside

6-9

6:11

The Mercury made a substitution, and Westbaird came on to replace Mack

6-9

6:04

Witkon missed a three-point shot

6-9

5:59

Crowder grabbed a defensive rebound

6-9

5:45

Thomas kicked the ball for a violation

6-9

5:45

The libero made a substitution, and Burke came on to replace Crowder

6-9

5:45

Libero substitution, Marina Johannes came on to replace Jones

6-9

5:40

Stewart missed a three-point shot

6-9

5:36

Sabari grabbed a defensive rebound

6-9

5:30

Thomas missed a two-point shot

6-9

5:28

Stewart grabbed a defensive rebound

6-9

5:20

Stewart hit a three-pointer

6-12

5:05

Thomas received an assist from Witcomb and hit a jumper to grab the cricket

8-12

4:49

Phoebe missed a two-point shot

8-12

4:44

Cooper grabbed a defensive rebound

8-12

4:39

Westbaird made a mistake in his pass and the ball was stolen by Stewart

8-12

4:21

Meisman missed a step-back jumper

8-12

4:18

Thomas grabbed a defensive rebound

8-12

4:03

Sabari missed a three-point stoppage jumper

8-12

4:00

The Liberty got a defensive rebound

8-12

4:00

Official suspension

8-12

4:00

Mercury made a substitution, and Bonner came on to replace Sabari

8-12

3:52

Marina Johannes made a pass error

8-12

3:51

Marina Johannes fouled off the ball

8-12

3:39

Cooper received an assist from Thomas and hit a pull-up jumper

10-12

3:21

Marina Johannes missed a three-point pull-up jumper

10-12

3:18

Bonner grabbed a defensive rebound

10-12

3:14

Thomas' two-point shot was blocked by Burke

10-12

3:13

Mercury got the offensive rebound

10-12

3:13

The libero made a substitution, and Jones came on to replace Messman

10-12

3:13

Mercury made a substitution, and Mike came on to replace Westbaird

10-12

3:13

The libero made a substitution, and Crowder came on to replace Stewart

10-12

3:05

Bonner missed a three-point shot

10-12

3:01

Mike grabbed an offensive rebound

10-12

2:58

Witcom walks

10-12

2:47

Jones' two-point shot was blocked by Mack

10-12

2:44

Thomas grabbed a defensive rebound

10-12

2:41

Thomas hit a two-point shot

12-12

2:31

Marina Johannes received an assist from Crowder and hit a layup

12-14

2:16

Thomas missed a pull-up jumper

12-14

2:13

Jones grabbed a defensive rebound

12-14

2:00

Burke's layup was blocked by Bonner

12-14

1:54

Witkong grabbed a defensive rebound

12-14

1:52

Marina Johannes fouled on a shot

12-14

1:52

Cooper made two free throws, the first of which was hit

13-14

1:52

Mercury made a substitution, and Sabari came on to replace Whitcom

13-14

1:52

The libero made a substitution, and Talbot came on to replace Fiebich

13-14

1:52

Cooper hit the second free throw

14-14

1:36

Mercury made a substitution, and Whiteside came on to replace Cooper

14-14

1:36

Jones vs. Sabari (Witcon gets the ball)

14-14

1:36

Jones lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Sabari

14-14

1:36

Mercury made a substitution, and Witcom came on to replace Thomas

14-14

1:19

Witkon missed a three-point shot

14-14

1:17

Crowder grabbed a defensive rebound

14-14

1:04

Burke vs. Sabari

14-14

1:02

Talpot made a mistake and the ball was stolen by Sabari

14-14

40.3

Whiteside missed a two-point shot

14-14

38.0

Crowder grabbed a defensive rebound

14-14

29.2

Marina Johannes received an assist from Jones and hit a two-point shot

14-16

13.8

Whiteside received an assist from Sabari and hit a three-point shot

17-16

1.8

Marina Johannes stepped on the line and made a mistake

17-16

0.0

The first quarter ends

17-16

Match Info

The Phoenix Mercury secured a significant 80-63 home victory over the powerhouse New York Liberty in a WNBA game on August 31st, 2025. This impressive 17-point win, fueled by a relentless defensive effort, served as a major statement for the Mercury against one of the league's top teams. Phoenix, likely led by the scoring of Kahleah Copper and the playmaking of Natasha Cloud, managed to contain the Liberty's high-octane offense featuring Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu. The Mercury probably used a swarming defense to force New York into a poor shooting night and controlled the glass to limit second-chance points, building a steady lead throughout the game. This result is a massive boost for Phoenix's playoff positioning and confidence, proving they can compete with the league's elite, while the Liberty will view it as a rare off-night to learn from as they prepare for the postseason. The Mercury's performance demonstrates their championship pedigree remains intact when they execute their game plan to perfection.