League: WNBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

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

Phoenix Mercury aim for postseason with upcoming match against Liberty

Summary

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.

Source Links

By the Numbers

•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

Latest Updates

2:21 PMYahoo Sports — What the Phoenix Mercury need to do to stay in postseason race

What they're saying

"
The Phoenix Mercury still have a shot to make the WNBA postseason, and this is how it can happen.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Atlanta Dream Golden State Valkyries Las Vegas Aces New York Liberty Phoenix Mercury Washington Mystics WNBA Basketball

Sources

External links

Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:21 PM
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.

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days