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Phoenix Mercury fall to New York Liberty in close contest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Phoenix Mercury fall to New York Liberty in close contest
Summary

The Phoenix Mercury lost to the New York Liberty 94-92 on August 1, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center. DeWanna Bonner's late three-pointer kept the Mercury in contention, but they failed to secure the win, missing a critical late-game opportunity and now sit six games out of playoff contention. Coach Nate Tibbetts acknowledged the need for resilience, emphasizing the importance of bouncing back as the Mercury face five road games ahead, including one against the Chicago Sky on August 3.

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  • •Phoenix Mercury fell to New York Liberty 94-92.
  • •The loss leaves Mercury six games out of playoff contention.
  • •DeWanna Bonner led Mercury with 25 points.
  • •Mercury face Chicago Sky next on August 3.
  • •Previous five games saw Bonner average 16 points and eight rebounds.
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  • 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Mercury fumble chance to boost playoff hopes, fall to Liberty
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DeWanna Bonner kept Phoenix in the game late into the fourth quarter, but the Mercury couldn't hold off the New York Liberty.

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