New York Liberty @ Phoenix Mercury
First Round - Game 1 • NY leads series 1-0
27-17, 10-12 Away
76
27-17, 10-12 Away
27-17, 15-7 Home
69
27-17, 15-7 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Eric Brewton
Referee:Isaac Barnett
2025-26 Standings
Women's National Basketball Assoc.
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Indiana | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | L1 |
| New York | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Toronto | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Washington | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | L3 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 8 | .111 | 4.5 | L3 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | 2 | .714 | - | W3 |
| Golden State | 5 | 2 | .714 | - | W2 |
| Portland | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Dallas | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1 | L2 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 6 | .250 | 3.5 | L4 |
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