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Mercury Oust Defending Liberty as Thomas' Triple-Double Seals Game 3

Phoenix next plays top-seeded Minnesota in a best-of-five semifinal on Sunday.

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 beat New York 79-73 in a winner-take-all Game 3 at PHX Arena, capped by Kahleah Copper's late driving basket.
  • Alyssa Thomas posted 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for her fifth career playoff triple-double, the most in WNBA postseason history.
  • Satou Sabally led the Mercury with 23 points and 12 rebounds as Phoenix controlled the glass 49-33.
  • DeWanna Bonner grabbed eight rebounds to pass Candace Parker for the most career boards in WNBA playoff history.
  • Breanna Stewart scored 30 points five days after spraining her left MCL, but the Liberty shot 7-for-32 from three as their title defense ended; Phoenix advances past the first round for the first time since 2021.