Overview

• New York arrives off a 26-point win over Washington despite dressing only eight players.
• The Liberty list Natasha Cloud, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu as questionable, with Nyara Sabally out, while Phoenix reports a full complement.
• Alyssa Thomas continues to anchor Phoenix as a playmaking hub and is drawing MVP buzz for her all-around production.
• Breanna Stewart remains on a minutes limit for New York, and Isabelle Harrison recently returned from a concussion with an efficient 16-point outing.
• Off-court pressures surround Phoenix with lawsuits involving owner Mat Ishbia and a separate discrimination claim by ex-interim coach Nikki Blue, as Satou Sabally’s comments on higher Unrivaled earnings underscore player-pay tensions.