this Phoenix Mercury Will be faced New York Freedom Thursday at Barclays Center. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. New York ranked second with a record of 10-1, while Phoenix ranked third with a record of 9-4.

Mercury is in a three-game winning streak and has won seven of the last 10 games. They recently defeated Connecticut Suns 83-75 on Wednesday and will play back-to-back second round Thursday. Alyssa Thomas led the team with 14 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds, while Natasha Mack added 14 points to the bench.

Free kicked on Tuesday for the last time and beat Atlanta Dream 86-81. New York’s outstanding performance rebounded in Saturday’s 102-88 loss (the first game of the season).

The defending champion has looked and is one of the early champion favorites. In Tuesday’s victory Sabrina Ionescu Leading the team by 34 points, while Breanna Stewart scored 23 points.

⁠⁠Mercury vs Liberty regular season is scheduled to be held at Barclays Center at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be played nationwide via Prime video, while the Fox 5 New York, Liberty Live (Livestream) and Arizona’s family sports will provide local coverage. Fans can also watch the game as required after the WNBA league ends.

Phoenix Mercury vs New York Freedom: Damage Report

Phoenix Mercury Injury Report

Mercury does not have Kahleah Copper (left knee injury management) and Megan McConnell (knee). Sami Whitcomb may experience elbow and knee injuries.

New York Freedom Injury Report

Freedom is without Leonie Fiebich, who plays European shoes with the German team.

Phoenix Mercury vs New York Freedom: Starting and Depth Map

Before the game begins, here are the possible starting lineup and depth charts.

Phoenix Mercury’s starting lineup and depth chart

Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts should start:

PG: Movie Caner Shol SG: Alyssa Thomas SF: Natasha Mack PF: Sabri C: Katherine Westbaild

Location starter second third
pg Movie Caner Shol Kitty Laksa
SG Alyssa Thomas Alexa holds
SF Natasha Mack Hayley Jones
pf Sabri Kalani Brown
c Katherine Westbaild Event Mosa

New York Freedom’s starting lineup and depth map

New York coach Sandy Brondello should start:

PG: Natasha Cloud SG: Sabrina Ionescu SF: Nyara Sabally PF: Breanna Stewart C: Jonquel Jones

Location starter second third
pg Natasha Cloud Marquesha Davis Rebecca Gardner
SG Sabrina Ionescu Ocean Johannes Jaylyn Sherrod
SF Nyara Sabally Isabelle Harrison
pf Breanna Stewart Kennedy Burke
c Jonquel Jones