Liberty sink Mercury thanks to crazy 23-point run run to snap three-game skid
The New York Liberty ended their three-game losing streak with a decisive 84-74 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. A pivotal moment came in the third quarter when the Liberty executed a remarkable 23-0 run, showcasing their defensive intensity and offensive prowess. Despite missing key players, the Liberty demonstrated improvement and resilience, setting a positive tone for the rest of the season.
- ▪The Liberty snapped a three-game losing streak with an 84-74 win against the Mercury.
- ▪New York executed a 23-0 run in the third quarter, significantly boosting their performance.
- ▪Marine Johannès led the team with 21 points, making 7-of-9 three-point attempts.
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WNBA New York Liberty Liberty sink Mercury thanks to crazy 23-point run run to snap three-game skid By Madeline Kenney Published May 27, 2026, 9:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Inside the Barclays Center Wednesday night, there was a feeling of, “Oh no, not this again.” The Liberty opened the second half flat. The Phoenix Mercury were the aggressors and built a six-point lead. We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA. tRY IT NOW Coach Chris DeMarco called a timeout. It’s not immediately clear what was said, but a message was received. A switch flipped. The defensive intensity amplified.
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