PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury lit up the scoreboard and the record books Thursday night with a 106-91 win over the New York Liberty, extending their winning streak to 6-0.
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Jun 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kitija Laksa (9) shoots over New York Liberty guard Marine Johannes (23) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The Mercury started off the game right where they left off, pushing defense and forcing turnovers against the Liberty. Phoenix outscored New York 28-19 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 18 points during the second. The Liberty started a rally and cut the deficit to seven points. However, Phoenix continued to shoot efficiently and took a 61-43 lead into halftime.
Six different Mercury players made shots from beyond the arc, shooting 52.4% in the first half.
Jun 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) puts up a layup against the New York Liberty during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
New York came out shooting to start the second half, going on an 8-3 run in the first minutes, with Breanna Stewart leading their offensive charge. The Mercury quickly responded, going from beyond the field to keep their lead.
During the fourth quarter, Phoenix tied and then broke its franchise record for three-point shots made in a single game, with Satou Sabally hitting the record-breaking 18th.
Copper’s Homecoming
Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) makes a layup against the Liberty during a game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on June 27, 2025. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Kahleah Copper played in front of the home crowd for the first time this season after coming back from injury. She scored 12 points with four rebounds and one assist. Copper made two shots from beyond the arc to help the Mercury break the franchise record.
When asked by Aya Abdeen from Ball Is Life about Copper returning and the win, Sabally said her teammate makes a huge difference.
“[Copper] draws three people every time she drives it to the basket,” she said. “She’s just so fast and finesse with it, and spreads the floor… I’m just happy we’re all back together.”
Mercury forward Satou Sabally (8) shoots a three against Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) during a game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on June 27, 2025. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Looking Towards Sunday
The @phoenixmercury are cooking with 61 first-half points ????
EVERY SINGLE PLAYER who’s entered the game has scored, led by their Big 3… Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, and Satou Sabally with 10 points each!
As a team, they’re shooting 60% overall (24-40) and 11-21 from… pic.twitter.com/onuHZB2uHT
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 28, 2025
The Phoenix Mercury continue their home stand against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 29 at 3 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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