WNBA NewsFriday, May 29, 2026

Pauline Astier scored 16 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 13 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-68 on Friday night. The teams played two days earlier and the Liberty used a 23-0 run to close out the third quarter and take a lead they wouldn't relinquish. On Friday, the Liberty (5-4) led 54-52 with a minute left in the third quarter before using a 13-5 run over the next four minutes to go up 67-57 with 6:59 left in the game.

NEW YORK — Two days after dropping the first game against the New York Liberty, the Phoenix Mercury looked for a do-over. While the result may not have gone in their favor, it looked more like a bounce-back effort on the defensive end.

Golden State’s 90-88 win over the Indiana Fever was already dramatic enough, with the Valkyries holding off Caitlin Clark’s team at Chase Center. But Veronica Burton made sure the night belonged to her.

The New York Liberty (4-4) looks to complete a two-game sweep at home over the Phoenix Mercury (2-6) on Friday night as the teams square off for the second straight game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. How to Watch…

Both the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s matchup.

Sheppard had one incredible night.

The Phoenix Mercury may be down, but they’re far from out.

Becky Hammon didn't hold back.

The star of the show was designated before the game started.

Gansey and Nick U'Ren of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury …

The Minnesota Lynx (5-2) take a three-game winning streak into Friday night’s matchup with the Chicago Sky (3-4), who have lost three straight and are winless on their home court at Wintrust Arena. How to Watch Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago…

The Los Angeles Sparks may be without one of their star players in Friday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.