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The defending champion was eliminated in the first round! Phoenix Mercury eliminated the New York Liberty 2-1 and advanced to the second round

11:34pm, 20 September 2025【Basketball】

September 20th news: In the first round of the WNBA playoffs, the New York Liberty finally lost to Phoenix Mercury 73-79 and was eliminated 1-2 with a big score.

Last year's WNBA championship, New York Liberty, is now out of the first round. Phoenix Mercury's next round opponent is the league's No. 1 Minnesota Bobcats, and Phoenix Mercury is also the first time since 2021.

In terms of data, libero Stewart scored 30 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 breaks and 2 hats, Yonescu scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists; Phoenix star Sabaly scored 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Thomas scored a triple-double of 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.