In a game full of emotions and records, the Phoenix Mercury achieved a resounding victory over the New York Liberty with a score of 106-91. Satou Sabally led the attack with 25 points, while the team set a new record for consecutive three-pointers.
Triple-Double Record and Court Dominance
The Mercury demonstrated their power from the three-point line, setting a team record for the second consecutive game. In the process, they broke a WNBA record by accumulating 35 three-pointers in two games. Alyssa Thomas, with 17 points, tied the Phoenix assist record with 15, remaining one rebound away from her twelfth regular season triple-double. The team recorded a franchise record with 30 assists on 41 baskets. The Phoenix team made 18 of 39 three-pointers, after having scored 17 in their previous victory against Chicago. The league record for three-pointers in a regular season game is 19, a mark that the Liberty have achieved twice this season.Sabally shined with 7 of 10 three-pointers, while Sami Whitcomb scored 15 points with 5 of 7 attempts. Kitija Laksa contributed 13 points and Kahleah Copper 12, securing the sixth consecutive victory for Phoenix. Breanna Stewart scored 17 points for the Liberty, with Nyara Sabally, in her first start against her sister, scoring 16 points, and Natasha Cloud adding 15. The Liberty, who have lost four of their last five games, failed to overcome the Mercury’s offense. The Liberty made 8 of 18 three-pointers and were outscored by 13 points from the free throw line, although both teams had a field goal percentage above 50%. Stewart scored 10 points in the third quarter, bringing New York closer to 68-61. However, Phoenix’s three-pointers continued, leading the team to an 88-72 lead with 16 three-pointers before the final quarter.I think we’re seeing the evolution of basketball. People are trying to play with more space, more playmaking, more skill, and more shooting. We’ve had two really good nights.
Nate Tibbetts, Phoenix coach
