Liberty, Mercury Locked in Tight Battle at Halftime
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury are trading blows in a back-and-forth showdown at Barclays Center, with the Liberty holding a slim 39–37 halftime lead in Sunday’s matchup.
Both teams have leaned on their stars through the opening two quarters. Natasha Cloud has been the spark for New York, stuffing the stat sheet with 11 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 made threes. Breanna Stewart has also contributed, hitting a pair of triples on her way to 9 points and 3 boards.
Phoenix has kept pace behind sharp shooting from Kahleah Copper, who leads all scorers at the half with 13 points and 3 three-pointers. Satou Sabally has provided balance with 9 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 threes, helping the Mercury stay within striking distance.
The first half featured multiple lead changes as both squads found success from beyond the arc. The Liberty knocked down five triples before the break, while Phoenix matched their pace with perimeter shooting of its own.
With just two points separating the sides, the second half is shaping up to be a thriller. Both teams are jockeying for playoff positioning, and every possession will matter down the stretch.
Fans can catch the remainder of this nail-biter live on WNBA League Pass.
Want me to also prep a projected “keys to the second half” analysis (e.g., Liberty’s ball movement vs. Mercury’s three-point shooting) like you’d see in an in-game update?
