Phoenix Mercury aim for postseason with upcoming match against Liberty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Phoenix Mercury are set to host the New York Liberty on Saturday, Aug. 1, as they strive to secure a place in the WNBA postseason. With an 11-18 record, the Mercury have won three straight games, including a comeback victory against the Golden State Valkyries. Coach Nate Tibbetts highlighted the team’s improved play due to a healthy roster and strong performances from Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas. Despite facing tough opponents, the Mercury are focused on each game as they enter a critical stretch of their schedule.
- •Mercury host Liberty on Aug. 1
- •11-18 record; three straight wins
- •Recent win against Golden State Valkyries
- •Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas excel in recent games
- •Mercury on four-game road trip starting Aug. 3
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — What the Phoenix Mercury need to do to stay in postseason race
"The Phoenix Mercury still have a shot to make the WNBA postseason, and this is how it can happen.
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