Two of the WNBA’s best players will be on show when Breanna Stewart (23.3 points per game, second in league) and the New York Liberty (24-6) travel to face Brittney Griner (17.9, 11th) and the Phoenix Mercury (9-21) on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET. Keep reading for more details on how to watch this match streaming live on FuboTV.
How to Watch Mercury vs. Liberty
- Game Day: Friday, August 18, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: ION
- Arena: Footprint Center
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Key Stats for Mercury vs. Liberty
- The Liberty score 88.5 points per game, 5.1 more points than the 83.4 the Mercury allow.
- When New York scores more than 83.4 points, it is 18-1.
- The Liberty’s offense has been much better at home (89.5 PPG) compared to their play on the road (87.4 PPG). Meanwhile, their defense has been worse in home games (81.4 PPG allowed) when compared to away games (79.9 PPG allowed).
- The Mercury score an average of 77.8 points per game, only 2.9 fewer points than the 80.7 the Liberty allow to opponents.
- Phoenix has put together a 6-4 record in games when it has scored more than 80.7 points.
- The Mercury put up more points per game at home (81.1) than on the road (74.5), and also concede fewer points at home (79.1) than on the road (87.7).
Liberty Players to Watch
- The scoring and rebounding leader for the Liberty is Stewart, who accumulates 23.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
- Courtney Vandersloot leads New York in assists, averaging eight per game while also scoring 10.1 points per contest.
- Sabrina Ionescu leads the Liberty in three-point shooting, making an average of 3.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Stewart is a standout on the defensive end for New York, leading the team in steals with 1.5 per game and blocks with 1.5 per contest.
Mercury Players to Watch
- Griner scores 17.9 points per game to be the top scorer for the Mercury.
- The Phoenix leaders in rebounding and assists are Brianna Turner with 6.1 rebounds per game (he also adds 3.5 points and 1.4 assists per game) and Sug Sutton with 4.6 assists per game (he also tacks on 7.6 points and 2.3 rebounds per game).
- Diana Taurasi is the most prolific from distance for the Mercury, hitting 2.7 threes per game.
- Phoenix’s leader in steals is Moriah Jefferson with 1.2 per game, and its leader in blocks is Griner with 1.7 per game.
Liberty Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2023 | Aces | W 99-61 | Home |
| 8/11/2023 | Sky | W 89-73 | Home |
| 8/13/2023 | Fever | W 100-89 | Away |
| 8/15/2023 | Aces | W 82-63 | Away |
| 8/17/2023 | Aces | – | Away |
| 8/18/2023 | Mercury | – | Away |
| 8/24/2023 | Sun | – | Away |
| 8/26/2023 | Lynx | – | Away |
| 8/28/2023 | Aces | – | Home |
| 9/1/2023 | Sun | – | Home |
| 9/3/2023 | Sky | – | Away |
Mercury Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2023 | Dream | W 91-71 | Home |
| 8/5/2023 | Storm | L 97-91 | Home |
| 8/8/2023 | Mystics | W 91-72 | Home |
| 8/10/2023 | Sun | W 90-84 | Home |
| 8/13/2023 | Storm | L 81-71 | Away |
| 8/18/2023 | Liberty | – | Home |
| 8/20/2023 | Fever | – | Home |
| 8/23/2023 | Sparks | – | Away |
| 8/27/2023 | Wings | – | Home |
| 8/29/2023 | Dream | – | Away |
| 8/31/2023 | Sun | – | Away |
