- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: USA Network
- Point Spread: Phoenix (+5.5)
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The Barclays Center will host a thrilling matchup as the New York Liberty (3-4) faceoff with the Phoenix Mercury (2-5) this Wednesday. New York enters the game as 5.5-point favorites, with the total set at 171.5.
In their recent outing, the Phoenix Mercury faced off against the Atlanta Dream and unfortunately lost, concluding the game with a score of 82-80. The Mercury achieved a field goal percentage of 43.9% (29 out of 66 attempts) but struggled from beyond the arc, making only 4 out of 21 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, Phoenix was impressive, converting 18 out of 19 for a stellar 94.7%. They secured 36 rebounds in total, 9 of which were offensive. Additionally, they recorded 14 assists, forced Atlanta into 14 turnovers, and nabbed 8 steals. Defensively, Phoenix allowed Atlanta to shoot 44.1% from the field with a total of 30 made baskets from 68 attempts. Atlanta dished out 12 assists, boasted 9 steals, and gathered 38 rebounds (12 offensive, 26 defensive) while blocking 3 shots. Their free throw shooting was subpar at 52.4%, making 11 out of 21 attempts, and they sank 11 of 26 from three-point range.
Kahleah Copper was a standout performer, scoring 20 points on 6 of 16 shooting. Logging 30 minutes on the floor, she also grabbed 3 rebounds and tallied 1 assist, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 37.5%.
Phoenix approaches this matchup with a record of 2-5 this season. They average 12.4 turnovers per game while committing 19.3 personal fouls. The team secures an average of 33.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 126 assists this season, ranking them 7th in the league for assists. Offensively, they connect on 32.3% of their three-point attempts (53 of 164) and boast an 81.5% free throw shooting percentage. They average 87.3 points per game, placing them 7th in the league, while shooting 43.5% from the field. On defense, the Mercury force an average of 13.4 turnovers each game while committing 23.0 fouls. They currently rank 12th in the WNBA for assists allowed, ceding 140 assists this year. Defensively, they allow opponents a shooting percentage of 45.8% (94 of 161) and give up an average of 34.1 rebounds per game. Opponents are also shooting 38.0% from three against them, as they rank 9th in points allowed per game (87.0).
In their last encounter, the New York Liberty fell to the Portland Fire, ending with a score of 81-74. In that game, New York collected 23 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive rebounds for a total of 27. They turned the ball over 19 times while securing 8 steals. The Fire committed 22 personal fouls, giving the Liberty 26 free throw attempts, of which they converted 24 for a rate of 92.3%. From distance, New York made 8 of 24 attempts (33.3%), finishing 21 of 52 from the field for a shooting percentage of 40.4%. The Liberty’s defense allowed the Fire to shoot 31 of 75 from the field (41.3%), while Portland connected on 9 of 26 three-point attempts for 34.6% and 10 of 14 free throws (71.4%). In terms of rebounding, New York permitted Portland to collect 29 boards in total (8 offensive).
Breanna Stewart was a bright spot for the Liberty, shooting 4 of 11 for a field goal percentage of 36.4%, along with 7 rebounds and 25 points in her 33 minutes on the court, although she did not register any assists.
New York sports a season record of 3-4, having scored a total of 620 points (88.6 per game), while averaging 33.1 rebounds. They average 21.3 fouls per game and boast an impressive 85.6% from the free throw line. Offensively, New York ranks 4th in the league with a shooting percentage of 46.6% from the field, and they average 22.6 assists per game (2nd in basketball), while averaging 14.7 turnovers. Defensively, the Liberty rank 7th in the WNBA in points allowed per game with 86.7. They yield 33.7% shooting from three-point range (70 of 208) and opponents hit 72.3% of their free throws. They allow an average of 20.0 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, ranking 9th and 7th in the league respectively. Additionally, they force opponents into 11.7 turnovers per game and allow opponents a shooting percentage of 42.9% (8th in the league).
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Phoenix (+5.5)
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