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The Phoenix Mercury will host the New York Liberty to begin the pivotal WNBA game on August 30, 2025, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT. The New York Liberty are coming off a commanding 89-63 victory over the Washington Mystics, while the Phoenix Mercury enter this game fresh off an 83-79 victory over the Chicago Sky.
The Liberty holds a modest offensive advantage over the Mercury, scoring 83.2 points on 43.4% shooting compared to 85.6 points on 45.4% on average per game. However, Phoenix has the upper hand on the glass, grabbing 34.8 rebounds and 8.7 on the offensive end, which is more than New York’s 33.7 total rebounds and 6.8 on the offensive end.
The Mercury averages 20.8 assists and 26.1 defensive rebounds, while the Liberty has been averaging 22.0 assists and 26.9 defensive rebounds.
This will mark the fourth meeting of the season; the Liberty defeated the Mercury 89-76 on July 26 with 29 points from Sabrina Ionescu and 20 from Alyssa Thomas.
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Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty: Date and tip-off time
The Phoenix Mercury will face the New York Liberty in an exciting WNBA game on August 30, 2025, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
DateAugust 30, 2025Tip-off Time10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PTVenuePHX ArenaLocationPhoenix, 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: NBA TVStreaming service: Fubo
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Phoenix Mercury team news
Satou Sabally is averaging 16.9 points, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 6.3 rebounds.
Alyssa Thomas has 15.8 points, 9.2 assists, 1.7 steals, and 9.0 rebounds.
Kahleah Copper has scored 15.4 points, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 3.0 rebounds.
Phoenix Mercury injuries
No injuries
New York Liberty team news
Breanna Stewart has an average of 18.4 points, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 6.5 rebounds.
Emma Meesseman scores 13.2 points, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 5.5 rebounds.
Kennedy Burke provides 8.7 points, 1.2 assists, 0.9 steals, and 2.3 rebounds.
New York Liberty injuries
PlayerInjuryInjury StatusC, Nyara SaballyKnee injuryOut
Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty head-to-head record
In their last five matches, the New York Liberty and the Phoenix Mercury have split, with the Liberty winning two and the Mercury winning three. This season, Phoenix has won back-to-back games, including a 106-91 victory on June 28, 2025. However, the Liberty responded well in their most recent meeting on July 26, 2025, winning 89-76 with a more evenly distributed performance.
In the past, both teams have switched places, with the Liberty winning 84-70 in August of last year and the Mercury defeating them in a close game of 99-93 in June of 2024.
This forthcoming game is probably going to be fiercely contested because neither team has a lot of momentum. It will depend on which team can control the tempo and maintain consistency on both ends of the court.
DateResultsJul 26, 2025Liberty 89-76 MercuryJun 28, 2025Mercury 106-91 LibertyJun 20, 2025Mercury 89-81 LibertyAug 27, 2024Liberty 84-70 MercuryJun 19, 2024Mercury 99-93 Liberty
