Phoenix Mercury W vs New York Liberty W — 92:94, NBA W
NBA W
Saturday, August 1, 2026 • Mortgage Matchup Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury W | 15 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 92 |
| New York Liberty W | 26 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 94 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Phoenix Mercury W | New York Liberty W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/63 | 33/68 |
| 3-Pointers | 6/19 | 9/28 |
| Free Throws | 22/28 | 19/19 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 37 |
| Assists | 21 | 26 |
| Steals | 7 | 2 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 17 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. CopperS | 36:35 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 8-15 | 2-7 | 7-9 |
| A. ThomasS | 35:49 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7-12 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| D. BonnerS | 32:17 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 9-17 | 2-6 | 5-6 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 25:40 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Monique MakaniS | 15:45 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 21:10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 5-6 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 14:58 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| N. Mack | 11:54 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| A. Held | 05:52 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 92 | 23 | 21 | 32-63 | 6-19 | 22-28 |
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. IonescuS | 35:07 | 27 | 7 | 10 | 9-19 | 4-10 | 5-5 |
| B. StewartS | 33:54 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4-10 | 0-1 | 6-6 |
| J. JonesS | 27:44 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 6-10 | 0-4 | 4-4 |
| Pauline AstierS | 21:20 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| R. AllenS | 20:39 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Xu Han | 21:45 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 6-9 | 3-6 | 2-2 |
| Marine Johannes | 14:13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Marine Fauthoux | 12:31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Rebekah Gardner | 10:56 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Raquel Carrera | 01:52 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 94 | 37 | 26 | 33-68 | 9-28 | 19-19 |
Game Recap
The New York Liberty edged the Phoenix Mercury 94-92 in a tightly contested WNBA matchup decided by two points. New York’s balance and late-game execution proved decisive, as the Liberty held off a strong Phoenix push in a game that featured efficient shooting and multiple standout individual performances. Although the provided team-stat line lists partial totals that do not match the final score, the final result was New York 94, Phoenix 92.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Liberty W have a superior Net Rating of +3 compared to the Phoenix Mercury W's -0
- →The New York Liberty W have a stronger overall performance with a better record and superior advanced stats, including a higher Offensive Rating and Net Rating
- →The New York Liberty W have a better recent form and a higher offensive rating compared to the Phoenix Mercury W
- →With no significant injuries reported for either team, the New York Liberty W's superior offensive metrics, including a higher ORtg and eFG%, give them an edge over the Phoenix Mercury W
- →The New York Liberty W have a stronger offensive and defensive rating compared to the Phoenix Mercury W, along with a better road performance