The Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty are set to clash, with both teams eager to snap their current losing streaks. The Mercury, holding a 2-5 record, will visit the Liberty, who are 3-4, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday night.
Liberty Seek to Recover After Loss to Portland
New York’s struggles continued on Monday night against the Portland Fire. The Fire overcame a 10-point deficit to secure an 81-74 victory. The Liberty closed the gap to 74-71 following a pair of Breanna Stewart free throws with 29 seconds remaining, but the Fire sealed the win.
Sabrina Ionescu, who had just returned from a foot injury on Sunday, did not participate in the game. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 25 points, while Marine Johannes contributed 17 points and six assists. Jonquel Jones posted 12 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocked shots.
Mercury Hope to Reverse Recent Slide
The Mercury are also coming off a loss, having seen a nine-point lead evaporate in a defeat to the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. Leading 73-64, Atlanta went on a 9-0 run to tie the game with just over a minute left. Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas each scored 20 points for the Mercury. Thomas also added 12 rebounds and seven assists.
Key Players and Game-Time Decisions
Ionescu and Liberty forward Satou Sabally (illness) are game-time decisions for Wednesday night’s contest. Leonie Fiebich is scheduled to rest.
- Stewart averages 21.3 points and 9.0 rebounds for New York.
- Jones is averaging 12.6 points per game.
- Copper scores an average of 18.7 points for Phoenix.
- Thomas is putting up 18.0 points and 8.0 assists per game, while Natasha Mack grabs 8.4 boards a night.
The game will be broadcast on KTVK TV (Phoenix) and MyNetworkTV (MY9NJ – Secaucus, New Jersey).
Fans can also stream the game live on Fubo.
Where to Watch
The WNBA match-up is available via live stream on Fubo, who offer a free trial. Fubo carries channels like ESPN, ABC, ION and NBA TV, as well as local team coverage.
With both teams eager to break their losing streaks, this match promises to be a compelling contest.