BROOKLYN — The Phoenix Mercury look to bounce back from Wednesday’s loss as they open a five-game road trip against the New York Liberty on Friday.
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Jul 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) shoots over Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Mercury fell to the Atlanta Dream on July 23, losing 90-79 in their first game back from the All-Star break. Phoenix struggled against Atlanta’s offense, only shooting 29.7% from the field and making three shots from beyond the arc.
Although the Mercury were only down by five at halftime, the Dream opened a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter and stayed on top.
Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) passes the ball while defended by Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld (24) and guard Sami Whitcomb (33) during the first quarter at PHX Arena Jul 23, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
DeWanna Bonner was the Mercury’s top scorer with 18 points. The game marked the return of Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper and Lexi Held from injuries over the past few weeks.
Phoenix is now 15-8, second in the Western Conference and third in the league.
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Jul 22, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) looks to post up against New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
The Liberty have won four straight, with their latest win against the Indiana Fever, 98-84, on July 22. New York’s top two scorers, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart, struggled to get points in during the first half. The Fever took advantage of turnovers and had a 46-42 lead at halftime.
New York fought back in the final minutes of the third quarter to take the lead. Ionescu made 10 straight points in the fourth quarter to keep her team ahead by double digits.
Jul 22, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrates after scoring in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
The Liberty’s Jonquel Jones made her return from injury and led the scoring with 18 points.
New York 16-6, first in the Eastern Conference and second in the league.
Last Encounter
Liberty Breanna Stewart (30) wins the tipoff against Mercury forward Satou Sabally during a game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on June 27, 2025. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The last time both teams met was on June 27 in Phoenix, where the Mercury took a 106-91 victory against the Liberty.
When To Watch
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— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 24, 2025
The Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty face off on Friday, July 24 at 4:30 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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