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Liberty Extend League-Best Win Streak to Five with Victory Over Mercury

Sabrina Ionescu scored 29 points with Jonquel Jones’s double-double lifting New York to 17-6 before Saturday’s test against the Los Angeles Sparks.

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Isabelle Harrison #21 of the New York Liberty dribbles the ball and smiles with Alysssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter at PHX Arena on June 27, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles against Natasha Cloud #9 of the New York Liberty during the second half at Barclays Center on July 03, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Liberty won 89-79.

Overview

  • Sabrina Ionescu scored 29 points with eight assists; Jonquel Jones added 20 points and 11 rebounds in New York’s 89-76 win over Phoenix.
  • The Liberty have won five straight games, the longest active streak in the WNBA, elevating them to a 17-6 record.
  • Nyara Sabally missed a third consecutive game due to knee discomfort; Emma Meesseman remains off the roster pending her work visa approval.
  • Phoenix slipped to 15-9 after its second loss in a row; Monique Akoa Makani continues to sit out as she recovers from a concussion.
  • New York will host the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday at Barclays Center, where both teams aim to improve their playoff seeding.