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Mercury Oust Defending Champion Liberty in Game 3 Behind Thomas’ Triple-Double

Phoenix meets top-seeded Minnesota on Sunday on ESPN after a board-dominant Game 3 fueled by Alyssa Thomas’ playoff triple-double.

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) defends against Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) during the fourth quarter at PHX Arena on July 9, 2025.
Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) passes the ball in the first half against the New York Liberty during game one of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs round one at PHX Arena in Phoenix on Sept. 14, 2025.
Alyssa Thomas drives to the basket during Friday night's game.

Overview

  • Phoenix won 79-73 to complete a reverse sweep and advance to a best-of-five semifinal against the No. 1 Lynx on Sunday in Minnesota on ESPN.
  • Alyssa Thomas posted 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for her fifth career playoff triple-double, owning five of the seven in WNBA postseason history.
  • The Mercury controlled the glass 49-33 and the Liberty finished 7-for-32 from three-point range, including 1-for-17 after halftime.
  • Breanna Stewart scored 30 points five days after spraining her left MCL and was New York’s only scorer in the fourth quarter, but the Liberty were eliminated.
  • DeWanna Bonner’s eight rebounds moved her past Candace Parker for the most in WNBA playoff history, while Satou Sabally added 23 points and 12 boards.