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Mercury Oust Defending-Champion Liberty in Game 3 to Reach WNBA Semifinals

Alyssa Thomas' 20-11-11 showing, paired with a 49-33 rebounding edge, powered Phoenix past New York.

Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty tries to head for the net as Kahleah Copper #2 and Monique Akoa Makani #8 of the Phoenix Mercury defend in the first half during Game Two of the first round of the WNBA playoffs at Barclays Center on September 17, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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Overview

  • Phoenix advances to face top-seeded Minnesota, with Game 1 on Sunday on the road.
  • Thomas finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for her fifth career playoff triple-double, giving her five of the seven in WNBA postseason history.
  • The Mercury controlled the boards 49-33 as the Liberty went 7-for-32 from three-point range, including 1-for-17 in the second half.
  • Breanna Stewart scored 30 points five days after a left MCL sprain and accounted for all 14 of New York’s points in the fourth quarter.
  • Satou Sabally posted 23 points and 12 rebounds, and late plays by Sami Whitcomb, DeWanna Bonner and Kahleah Copper secured the result.