New York Liberty Defeats Phoenix Mercury 84-70

The New York Liberty rebounded from a recent loss by defeating the Phoenix Mercury 84-70, highlighted by Breanna Stewart's 21 points and a crucial 10-0 run in the fourth quarter. Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu contributed 15 and 13 points, respectively, while the Liberty hit 12 three-pointers and capitalized on the Mercury's 20 turnovers, converting them into 28 points. Brittney Griner led the Mercury with 22 points but struggled with turnovers, which hindered her team's performance. The victory maintains the Liberty's position at the top of the standings with a record of 27-5, while the Mercury fell to 16-15. Additionally, Griner reached 800 career blocks and Natasha Cloud set a franchise record with 200 assists in a single season. Diana Taurasi also made history by surpassing Lindsey Whalen on the WNBA career assists list.