Sabrina Ionescu scores 27 as Liberty narrowly defeat Mercury 94-92
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Sabrina Ionescu led the New York Liberty with 27 points and 10 assists in a 94-92 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on August 1. Han Xu added 17 points off the bench, capitalizing on Jonquel Jones' foul trouble. DeWanna Bonner and Kahleah Copper each scored 25 points for the Mercury. The Liberty maintained an eight-point lead in the final minute before a late surge from the Mercury narrowed the gap. New York aims to continue its momentum with a two-game home series against Seattle starting Monday.
- •Liberty finish with a perfect 19 of 19 from the foul line.
- •Jonquel Jones contributed 16 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.
- •Bonner’s game marked her 565th career WNBA appearance.
- •Mercury begin a four-game road trip starting Monday against Chicago.
- •Next, Liberty face Seattle in a two-game home series.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Ionescu shines with 27 points in 94-92 win over Mercury.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty ride Sabrina Ionescu's 27 points to fend off Mercury, 94-92
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ionescu has 27 points, 10 rebounds as Liberty edge Mercury 94-92
"Sabrina Ionescu had 27 points and 10 assists, Han Xu scored 17 points off the bench, and the New York Liberty edged the Phoenix Mercury 94-92 on Saturday. Xu, who had 11 points in nine minutes in the first half because Jonquel Jones was in foul trouble, shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 6 on 3-pointers. Jones had half her 16 points in the fourth quarter with nine rebounds and five assists.
"Sabrina Ionescu had 27 points and 10 assists, Han Xu scored 17 points off the bench, and the New York Liberty edged the Phoenix Mercury 94-92 on Saturday. Xu, who had 11 points in nine minutes in the first half because Jonquel Jones was in foul trouble, shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 6 on 3-pointers. Jones had half her 16 points in the fourth quarter with nine rebounds and five assists.
"Sabrina Ionescu had 27 points and 10 assists, Han Xu scored 17 points off the bench, and the New York Liberty edged the Phoenix Mercury 94-92 on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 10:41 PMIonescu shines with 27 points in 94-92 win over Mercury.
Sabrina Ionescu had 27 points and 10 assists, Han Xu scored 17 points off the bench, and the New York Liberty edged the Phoenix Mercury 94-92 on Saturday. Xu, who had 11 points in nine minutes in the first half because Jonquel Jones was in foul trouble, shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 6 on 3-pointers. Jones had half her 16 points in the fourth quarter with nine rebounds and five assists.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 10:01 PMLiberty ride Sabrina Ionescu's 27 points to fend off Mercury, 94-92
Sabrina Ionescu had 27 points and 10 assists, Han Xu scored 17 points off the bench, and the New York Liberty edged the Phoenix Mercury 94-92 on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:49 PMIonescu has 27 points, 10 rebounds as Liberty edge Mercury 94-92
Sabrina Ionescu had 27 points and 10 assists, Han Xu scored 17 points off the bench, and the New York Liberty edged the Phoenix Mercury 94-92 on Saturday. Xu, who had 11 points in nine minutes in the first half because Jonquel Jones was in foul trouble, shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 6 on 3-pointers. Jones had half her 16 points in the fourth quarter with nine rebounds and five assists.
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