New York Liberty @ Phoenix Mercury
9-13, 5-6 Away
81
9-13, 5-6 Away
10-14, 6-4 Home
84
10-14, 6-4 Home
Mercury never trail in 84-81 victory over Liberty
PHOENIX -- — Diana Taurasi and Sophie Cunningham each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 84-81 on Thursday night.
Skylar Diggins-Smith hit four free throws in the final 22.6 seconds for Phoenix (10-14). Diggins-Smith finished with 13 points and nine assists, and Shey Peddy had 13 points and four steals.
The Mercury never trailed.
Sabrina Ionescu led New York (9-13) with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Natasha Howard and Stefanie Dolson each scored 16 points.
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Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Kurt Walker
Referee:Tim Greene
Referee:Eric Brewton
2025-26 Standings
Women's National Basketball Assoc.
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | 1 | .667 | - | W1 |
| Washington | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
| New York | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Chicago | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W3 |
| Dallas | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Golden State | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | W1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Portland | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.5 | L2 |
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