WNBA is in the business end of the season now. The playoffs are on the brink, and every team is desperate to find its best form. The team in its best run is A’ja Wilson’s Aces, with an astounding 15 wins in a row. Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and the rest of the New York Liberty are on a two-match win streak. Meanwhile, the team that would love to find some form right about now is Alyssa Thomas’ Phoenix Mercury.
Ionescu and Stewart have led Liberty well and will look forward to repeating last season’s heroics and winning the WNBA championship for the second time in their history. Natasha Cloud and Jonquel Jones have made an impact as well over the last two seasons, with Jones leading them to the 2024 WNBA championships with a Finals MVP display.
Alyssa Thomas for the Phoenix Mercury, on the other hand, has had an MVP-worthy season once again. Her impact on Mercury’s season is unmatched. It might just be one of the best matchups of the playoffs, with both teams matching each other pace for pace.
Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty Tickets
Cheapest tickets for Mercury vs Liberty’s Game 1 start at $35. The match will be played in Phoenix. Game 2 in New York starts at $85, whereas Game 3, back in Phoenix, will cost a minimum of $49.
Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty – Schedule and How to Watch
A concrete schedule for the highly anticipated matchup hasn’t been declared yet. Date and time for the games haven’t been released by the WNBA. However, we do know that the Phoenix Mercury will have home advantage in the matchup. Can Alyssa Thomas and company make the best out of that opportunity?
Although the schedule has not been released yet, all playoff games will be streamed on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.
Phoenix Mercury’s season so far
Alyssa Thomas has once again proved her worth for the Mercury. Averaging 15.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game. She has played some of her best basketball this season.
Along with Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, Thomas is well and truly a solid candidate for the MVP award this season. Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally and DeWanna Bonner have also made strong contributions in Mercury’s run. Not many expected Phoenix to play the way they have and win 27 games, with only 16 losses. Can they get the better of Liberty and pull an upset?
New York Liberty’s season so far
Defending champions Liberty has a blockbuster roster. With Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart leading the pack, Liberty look capable enough to win their second straight WNBA championship.
They have won 27 games and lost 16, the same as Mercury. According to current season both teams look equally strong. However, Liberty’s loss in the first round vs Mercury will certainly feel like an upset for the defending champions. Can Liberty pass the Mercury test?
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