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Mercury Clinch No. 4 Seed to Host Liberty in WNBA First Round

Phoenix brings a 3-1 season edge into a short opening series with a healthier New York.

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Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) celebrates her defensive stop against New York Liberty forward Stephanie Talbot (6) at PHX Arena, Aug. 30, 2025, in Phoenix.
Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) fights for a loose ball with New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) at PHX Arena, Aug. 30, 2025, in Phoenix.
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts yells out to his team as they play the Los Angeles Sparks at PHX Arena on Sept. 9, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Game 1 is Sunday, Sept. 14 at PHX Arena, with the best-of-three format giving Phoenix home court for Games 1 and, if needed, 3.
  • The Mercury won three of four regular-season meetings, including an 80-63 win on Aug. 30 when Sabrina Ionescu did not play.
  • The defending champions report key players back, and New York is 13-0 this season when Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones all start and finish.
  • Alyssa Thomas capped a record-setting year for Phoenix with eight triple-doubles and a new single-season assists mark.
  • Dallas hosts Phoenix in a regular-season finale that will not affect seeding, and tickets for the series start at $35 for Game 1 in Phoenix.