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Liberty Aim to Extend Home Streak Against Visiting Mercury
24 Jul
Summary
- New York Liberty (16-6) host Phoenix Mercury (15-8) in WNBA matchup
- Liberty lead Eastern Conference, averaging 14.4 fast break points per game
- Mercury's Satou Sabally scored 25 points in last meeting, Liberty's Breanna Stewart had 17

In a highly anticipated WNBA matchup, the New York Liberty (16-6, 10-2 Eastern Conference) will host the Phoenix Mercury (15-8, 9-7 Western Conference) on Friday evening. The Liberty, currently leading the Eastern Conference, will be looking to extend their four-game home win streak against the visiting Mercury.
The Liberty have been dominant at home this season, averaging 14.4 fast break points per game, which is the best in the league. Meanwhile, the Mercury have been solid on the road, posting a 6-4 record away from home. In their last meeting on June 28th, the Mercury defeated the Liberty 106-91, with Satou Sabally leading the way with 25 points. Breanna Stewart was the top scorer for the Liberty in that game, finishing with 17 points.
As the two teams prepare to face off again, the Liberty will be aiming to avenge their previous loss and maintain their position atop the Eastern Conference standings. The Mercury, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their recent success and solidify their standing in the Western Conference.