The Phoenix Mercury will host the New York Liberty to start the pivotal Game 3 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs on September 19, 2025, at 1:10 pm ET/10:10 am PT. The Phoenix Mercury tied the first-round playoff series at one after defeating the New York Liberty 86-60 in their most recent game.
The Phoenix Mercury have been scoring only 69.0 points on a dismal 32.5% field goal percentage. In addition, they can only manage 5.0 offensive rebounds and 26.0 defensive rebounds for a total of 31.0 rebounds, while the New York Liberty is dominating with 10.0 offensive rebounds, 38.0 defensive rebounds, and a dominant 48.0 total rebounds.
The Liberty is scoring 76.0 points and shooting 41.7% from the field. Phoenix can provide 16.0 assists, but New York has maintained its lead with 19.0 assists.
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Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty: Date and tip-off time
The Phoenix Mercury will take on the New York Liberty in an electrifying WNBA game on September 19, 2025, at 1:10 pm ET/10:10 am PT at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
| Date | September 19, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 1:10 pm ET/10:10 am PT |
| Venue | PHX Arena |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty live on:
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Phoenix Mercury team news
DeWanna Bonner is averaging 9.8 points, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 4.2 rebounds per game.
Alyssa Thomas has scored 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 8.8 rebounds per game.
Kahleah Copper leads the team with 15.6 points per game, 2.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 steals.
Phoenix Mercury injuries
No injuries
New York Liberty team news
Sabrina Ionescu is scoring 18.2 points, 5.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 4.9 rebounds per game.
Breanna Stewart has been averaging 18.3 points, 3.5 assists, 1.4 steals, and 6.5 rebounds per game.
Natasha Cloud has scored 10.1 points, 5.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 3.7 rebounds per game.
New York Liberty injuries
No injuries
Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty head-to-head record
The Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty have gone back and forth in their last five meetings, with no team having total control. The Mercury recorded three resounding wins, including an 86-60 win on September 18, 2025, and wins on August 31 (80-63) and June 28 (106-91).
However, the Liberty won twice, defeating the Mercury 76-69 on September 15 and winning 89-76 on July 26.
According to this pattern, the Liberty are still competitive and have the ability to respond if they tighten up defensively and move the ball effectively, even though the Mercury have demonstrated that they are capable of dominating when their offense clicks. The outcome will probably be determined by momentum shifts, so fans should anticipate another fierce duel.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | Mercury 86-60 Liberty |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Liberty 76-69 Mercury |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Mercury 80-63 Liberty |
| Jul 26 2025 | Liberty 89-76 Mercury |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Mercury 106-91 Liberty |