PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury begin their weekend homestand with a rematch against the reigning WNBA Champions, the New York Liberty, on Friday, June 27 at PHX Arena.
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Jun 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) dribbles against the Chicago Sky during the first quarter at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
The Mercury come off a dominant showing against the Chicago Sky, 107-86, on June 22. Phoenix led Chicago by double digits in the first three quarters and scored a season high of 107 as a team. They made the most shots from beyond the arc in a single game in Mercury history with 17.
Jun 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33) dribbles the ball against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Sami Whitcomb led the scoring for Phoenix with 17 points, shooting 50.0% from the field and 50.0% from three.
Kamilla Cardoso led the scoring for Chicago with 17 points and shooting 77.8% from the field.
Phoenix is second in the Western Conference with an 11-4 record.
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Jun 19, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) slaps hands with center Nyara Sabally (8) during the second half against the Phoenix Mercury at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
The Liberty defeated the Golden State Valkyries, 81-78, in a close match-up on June 25. The Valkries took an early lead, 32-29, after the first quarter. New York responded to take the lead into halftime, but struggled to keep the lead in the second half. Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu made seven crucial free throws in the last two minutes to keep New York ahead.
Jun 17, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrates in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Dream at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Breanna Stewart led scoring for the Liberty with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Kate Martin led scoring for the Valkyries with 21 points, shooting 46.7% from the field and 40.0% from beyond the arc.
New York continues to hold first place in the Eastern Conference with an 11-3 record.
Last Encounter
Jun 19, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) drives to the basket as New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) defends during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
The Mercury and the Liberty last met on June 19, where the Mercury gave the Liberty their first home loss of the season, 89-81.
The Rematch
They didn’t just build a team. They built a problem for everyone else. pic.twitter.com/XXTbCpTG2C
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) June 22, 2025
Fans can catch the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty play on Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
