New York Liberty W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 84:74, NBA W
NBA W
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • Barclays Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty W | 24 | 18 | 30 | 12 | 84 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 22 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 74 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | New York Liberty W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 28/67 | 25/59 |
| 3-Pointers | 14/30 | 10/30 |
| Free Throws | 14/14 | 14/22 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 32 |
| Assists | 19 | 19 |
| Steals | 9 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 16 |
Box Score
Top scorers
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. StewartS | 34:06 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 4-10 | 0-3 | 3-3 |
| Leonie FiebichS | 32:46 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| J. JonesS | 30:49 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 5-16 | 3-7 | 4-4 |
| Marine JohannesS | 24:26 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 7-11 | 7-9 | 0-0 |
| Pauline AstierS | 22:49 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3-7 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Rebekah Gardner | 17:35 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| B. Laney | 12:48 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| R. Allen | 12:32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-3 | 2-2 |
| Xu Han | 10:56 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Raquel Carrera | 01:13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 84 | 32 | 19 | 28-67 | 14-30 | 14-14 |
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. CopperS | 35:32 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 6-18 | 2-9 | 5-6 |
| A. ThomasS | 32:03 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| N. MackS | 27:37 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 6-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 19:24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Monique MakaniS | 19:08 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| D. Bonner | 23:51 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| J. Nogic | 14:01 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 0-1 |
| Kyara Linskens | 12:23 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 09:08 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| K. Williams | 06:53 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 74 | 32 | 19 | 25-59 | 10-30 | 14-22 |
Game Recap
The New York Liberty defeated the Phoenix Mercury 84-74, pulling away to secure a 10-point win behind a balanced offensive effort and timely perimeter shooting. New York’s shot-making from beyond the arc was a major factor, with the Liberty connecting on 14 three-pointers while matching Phoenix on the glass and in ball movement.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, with a higher True Shooting % (74
- →The New York Liberty W have a stronger Courtframe Power Index and a better net rating compared to the Phoenix Mercury W, indicating a slight edge despite their recent form
- →Despite both teams having similar recent form, New York Liberty W has a significant home court advantage with a higher Courtframe Power Index
- →With no significant injuries on either side, the New York Liberty W have a slight edge due to their higher Courtframe Power Index and better offensive efficiency (ORtg 112
- →New York Liberty W have a slight edge due to their higher Courtframe Power Index and better offensive metrics, despite playing on a back-to-back