Phoenix MercuryvsNew York Liberty
PHX 74/NY 84
Things to say
The New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-74 at Barclays Center.
01
opener
Liberty handled the Mercury 84-74 at home. Never really felt that close down the stretch. Phoenix just couldn't buy a bucket when it mattered.
02
key player
Marine Johannes was the best player on the floor — 21 and 5, just slicing them up. Liberty go as she goes.
03
hot take
Phoenix at 2-6 is in trouble. You can't keep leaning on Copper for 19 and expect to win games.
04
deep cut
Jonquel Jones quietly grabbed 12 boards and owned the paint. Alyssa Thomas stuffed the sheet for Phoenix with 9 dimes but it didn't matter.
05
exit
Liberty are back at .500 and look like they're figuring it out — curious to see what they do next time out.
The recap
The Liberty took care of business at home, holding off the Mercury 84-74 to even up at .500. Marine Johannes was the engine all night, dropping a game-high 21 and dishing 5 dimes whenever New York needed buckets.
Jonquel Jones owned the glass with 12 boards and made life miserable for Phoenix in the paint. Kahleah Copper's 19 kept the Mercury within striking distance, but they just couldn't get over the hump and took the L to slide to 2-6.