Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty: First Round WNBA Playoff Preview

The Phoenix Mercury closed the regular season with three straight losses to the Wings, Sparks, and Sun — but their Top 4 seed is locked in. Now, it’s all about the playoffs. Erika and Kevin break down the Mercury’s upcoming first-round matchup with the New York Liberty, a team Phoenix went 3-1 against this season. Can Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, and Satou Sabally lead the Merc past Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu? We dig into keys to the series, X-factors, and what the Mercury need to do to start strong in the postseason.