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August 1, 2026 β’ Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 1, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: New York Liberty (17-13) meets Phoenix Mercury (11-19) at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
New York Liberty
Visiting Side
Record
17-13
Phoenix Mercury
Home Side
Record
11-19
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEW
|
26 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 94 |
|
PHO
|
15 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 92 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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New York Liberty
VS
35%
Phoenix Mercury
Projected Score
NEW 91
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PHO 84
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- New York Liberty boasts a superior average point differential.
- New York Liberty controls the glass more effectively.
- New York Liberty operates with higher offensive efficiency.
New York Liberty
STAT
Phoenix Mercury
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Phoenix Mercury plays on familiar turf at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New York Liberty Could Win
New York Liberty generates 90.6 points per game while shooting 50.8%.
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury produces 85.0 points per game on 44.5% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if New York Liberty's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
10,097
Closing Odds
Line: NY -2.5 | O/U: 176.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
DeWanna Bonner
25
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
7
Team Points
Sabrina Ionescu
27
Team Assists
Sabrina Ionescu
10
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New York Liberty (44.8%)
Phoenix Mercury (55.2%)
Total Submissions: 52 circles
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