Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Broadcast: Prime Video, FOX, WNBA League Pass
Matchup Overview
The Phoenix Mercury, riding a three-game win streak, head to Brooklyn to face the New York Liberty, who remain undefeated at home (6–0) and boast the league’s best record. This is the first meeting of the season between these two title contenders, and it promises to be a high-octane clash between elite scorers and MVP candidates.
Team Form & Trends
Phoenix Mercury (9–4):
7–3 in their last 10 games
Averaging 79.8 PPG while allowing 78.4 PPG
Coming off an 83–75 win over the Connecticut Sun
3–2 on the road
New York Liberty (10–1):
9–1 in their last 10 games
Averaging 89.6 PPG while allowing just 74.8 PPG
Defeated the Atlanta Dream 86–81 after trailing by 17
6–0 at home
Key Players to Watch
Phoenix Mercury:
Satou Sabally: 19.9 PPG, 8.5 RPG — leads the team in both categories
Alyssa Thomas: 14.4 PPG, 9.3 APG, 6.8 RPG — four straight games with 10+ assists
Lexi Held: 9.4 PPG, 39.8 FG% — emerging as a reliable scoring option
New York Liberty:
Sabrina Ionescu: 20.8 PPG, 45.8 FG% — back-to-back 34-point games
Breanna Stewart: 19.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG — 23 points in last outing
Jonquel Jones: 10.0 PPG, 10.0 RPG — anchors the paint with elite rebounding
Statistical Matchup
| Category | Mercury | Liberty |
| Points Per Game | 79.8 | 89.6 |
| Opponent PPG | 78.4 | 74.8 |
| FG% | 41.3% | 46.7% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.6 | 34.9 |
| Assists Per Game | 19.6 | 21.7 |
| 3PM Per Game | 7.8 | 10.6 |
Tactical Breakdown
Phoenix’s Edge: Ball movement and free-throw efficiency (23-of-27 vs. Connecticut). Alyssa Thomas’s playmaking is the engine of their offense.
New York’s Edge: Depth, pace, and perimeter shooting. They lead the league in 3-pointers made and have the best defensive rebounding rate, led by Jonquel Jones.
X-Factor: Can Phoenix slow down the Liberty’s transition game and limit second-chance points?
GAME ODDS
Phoenix Mercury 161.5
New York Liberty – 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025
