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Phoenix Mercury to Host Liberty in First Round on Sept. 14

Phoenix holds a 3-1 season edge with New York described as healthy entering the series.

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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

  • Seeds are locked at No. 4 for Phoenix and No. 5 for New York after results elsewhere finalized the bracket, preserving the Mercury’s home court despite a Sept. 9 loss to the Sparks.
  • Game 1 is set for Sunday at PHX Arena, with the start time to be determined.
  • Phoenix finished 27-16 to New York’s 26-17, and the Mercury won three of four head-to-head meetings this season.
  • Head coach Nate Tibbetts said the Mercury are confident and expects “a great series” against the defending champions.
  • Forward Alyssa Thomas emphasized New York’s size and said Phoenix is focused on film review and the game plan, with the opening round reported as a best-of-3.