Overview
- Phoenix won the decisive Game 3, 79-73, to advance and end New York’s title defense.
- Alyssa Thomas posted 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for her fifth playoff triple-double, giving her five of the WNBA’s seven postseason triple-doubles.
- Satou Sabally led Phoenix scoring with 23 points and 12 rebounds, with Sami Whitcomb adding 13 off the bench and Kahleah Copper sealing it with a late layup.
- The Mercury dominated the glass 49-33, and DeWanna Bonner moved past Candace Parker for the most career playoff rebounds at 614.
- Breanna Stewart scored 30 five days after a left MCL sprain, but beyond her and Sabrina Ionescu’s 22 the Liberty managed only 21 points; elsewhere, Indiana and Las Vegas advanced with semifinal dates set and Indianapolis home-game tickets now on sale.