WNBA: Mercury at Liberty NEW YORK (Interstat) — The New York Liberty host the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EDT. New York (3-4) enters after a 81-74 home loss to Portland on Monday, while Phoenix (2-5) dropped an 82-80 decision at Atlanta on Sunday. The Liberty are led by forward Breanna Stewart, who averaged 21.4 points and 8.9 rebounds in her last seven games. She posted 25 points and seven boards in Monday’s loss. New York also relies on center Jonquel Jones (12.0 points, 11.0 rebounds vs. Portland) and guard Marine Johannes (17 points, six assists). Phoenix features forward Alyssa Thomas, who has recorded four double-doubles in her last seven outings. She had 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in Sunday’s loss. The Mercury have lost four of their last five, with their only recent win coming May 15 against Chicago. The teams met Tuesday in a previously scheduled game that ended 0-0 (likely a postponement or cancellation; details not provided). The Interstat game simulator projects a 92-83 Liberty victory. New York is a 6.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 172.5. Phoenix’s next game is Friday at New York again, while the Liberty host Toronto on June 3.