Any matchups between the WNBA’s two original franchises are full of history and intrigue. But when one team is one of the most successful in the league’s history and the other one is the defending champion, the excitement is even more. Phoenix Mercury Vs New York Liberty matchups this season are exactly that. Their fixtures this season are not just about historic significance, but also have a lot of seeding implications.
With the 2025 WNBA season entering the business end, every win or loss will have big implications on the league standings. Both the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury have had a largely successful season till now. With Liberty in the second position and Mercury at fourth, their matchup is surely going to be an exciting one, with both teams trying to get one over the other.
Where to watch this high-stakes encounter?
Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
This high stakes game between the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty can be seen on both cable and via streaming services. For the viewers wishing to catch the game live on TV, they can see it on ION. For those who wish to live stream the game, it will be available on Fubo and via the WNBA’s League Pass.
Injury Report
Phoenix Mercury
According to the recent reports, the Phoenix Mercury have the rare luxury of an empty injury report. This means that the whole roster is available for head coach Nate Tibbetts.
New York Liberty
Emma Meesseman: OUT
The New York Liberty recently announced that they had signed free agent Emma Meesseman to their roster. However, the 2019 Finals MVP is yet to join the roster as she is still waiting for her work visa approval. Though there is no confirmation when she will join the squad, there is optimism that she will join the Liberty roster on August 1, as per recent reports.
Sep 24, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally (0) at press conference during game one of the 2023 WNBA Semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces] at Michelob Ultra Arena. The Aces defeated the Wings 97-83. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nyara Sabally: OUT (Rest)
According to recent reports, Nyara Sabally will miss the game against the Phoenix Mercury due to rest. This would be the third consecutive game that she’ll miss. Although no injury has been classified, there is speculation of a back niggle. Prior to the Liberty’s game against the Indiana Fever before the All-Star break, Liberty GM had said that Sabally is “getting work done in the back”. As of now, there is no update regarding her availability for future games.
Predicted Starting Lineup
Phoenix Mercury
Monique Akoa Makani (#8)
Satou Sabally (#0)
Alyssa Thomas (#25)
Kathryn Westbeld (#24)
Sami Whitcomb (#33)
New York Liberty
Natasha Cloud (#9)
Leonie Fiebich (#13)
Sabrina Ionescu (#20)
Breanna Stewart (#30)
Jonquel Jones (#35)
Will the New York Liberty Win Tonight?
According to ESPN’s matchup predictor, the New York Liberty has a 78.9% chance of winning the game against the Phoenix Mercury. The Liberty has an edge in every major statistic against the Phoenix Mercury. With a better offense and defense, the Liberty are heavy favourites. However, the Phoenix Mercury has won both of their matchups this season.
With Jonquel Jones back from her injury layoff and the Phoenix Mercury on a two-game losing streak, it will be interesting to see if the Liberty can notch its first win against the Mercury this season if they suffer a surprise loss again.
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