Failed to defend the title! Harden watched the Liberty 1-2 Mercury first round game, WNBA semi-final match was released

On September 20, in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, defending champion New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury. Mercury led by 12 points at the beginning of the second quarter, the libero stubbornly counterattacked and gradually overtook the score, and the two sides then fought tightly. Mercury expanded its lead again in the final quarter and blocked the voluntary chasing scores. In the end, Mercury defeated the voluntary 79-73, and Mercury advanced to the semi-finals 2-1. The WNBA playoff semifinals are released, and the semi-finals are released: Minnesota Bobcats VS Phoenix Mercury, Las Vegas Ace VS Indiana Mania.

Statistics

New York Liberty: Stewart had 30 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, and Yonescu scored 3 three-pointers, 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Phoenix Mercury: Sabaly scored 23 points and 12 rebounds, Thomas scored 20 points and 11 rebounds and 11 assists, Cooper scored 12 points and 9 rebounds, and Whitcomb scored 13 points.

Milestone

Stuart's playoff goals rose to sixth place in WNBA history.

Stewart's playoff free throw hits rose to eighth place in WNBA history.

Bonner surpassed Parker in total playoff rebounds and was crowned the champion of rebounds in the playoffs.

Match Review

In the first two games of the first round, both sides won one victory. The Liberty defeated Mercury 76-69 in the first game, and the Mercury defeated the Liberty 86-60 in the second game. In this game, Harden and Booker, two NBA superstars, came to watch the game. The two sides alternately led the battle in the first half of the first quarter. Mercury was behind 10-11 and scored a 12-2 offensive to overtake 9 points. Jones made a layup to chase points, and both sides then made a series of misses. At the end of the first quarter, the Liberty fell behind Mercury 15-22. In the second quarter, Cooper and Thomas scored consecutively, and the Liberty was widened to 12 points behind 19-31, and the Liberty chased the points with a 7-0 offensive. Sabali and Yonescu scored a three-pointer against each other, Thomas scored 4 points in a row to maintain a 9-point advantage, and the Liberty chased the points with a 7-0 offensive. Sabali and Yonescu scored another three-pointer against each other, and Mercury then expanded its advantage again. At the end of the first half, the Liberty chased behind Mercury 41-45. In the first two quarters, both sides made 6 of 15 three-pointers, libero Stewart and Yonescu both had 14 points, Mercury 3 Sabaly 14+6, Thomas 12+5+4 and Cooper 10 points.

After returning from the break, the Liberians took the lead in a 9-4 offensive and overtook 1 point. Mercury scored 4 points in a row, and Jonescu made all three free throws to tie. Mercury gained a lead in a 7-2 offensive. The Liberty chased 4 points in a row. The Liberty scored 18-15 in a single quarter and 3 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Liberty scored 59-60 and was only 1 point behind Mercury. In the first three quarters, both sides made 7 three-pointers, 2 free agents scored in double digits, Jonescu scored 3 three-pointers and 22 points, Stewart scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, Mercury has scored in double digits, Sabaly 18+9, Thomas 15+9+8, Cooper and Whitcomb all scored 10 points. In the last quarter, Sabali made a three-pointer first, Stewart made both free throws, Thomas made a layup, and Stewart caught up with only 1 point away from 2+1. Mercury scored 9-2 offensive and gained an 8-point advantage. Stewart scored 5 points in a row and caught up with only 3 points. Bonner made a key buzzer-beating ball, and Stewart made both free throws. Cooper scored a key shot to expand his advantage by 5 points, Jornescu and Jones missed three-pointers in succession, Thomas was fouled and made two free throws to expand his advantage and set the victory. In the end, the Liberty lost to Mercury 73-79, and was eliminated 1-2 in total and declared a failure to defend his title. Mercury advanced to the semi-finals of the semi-finals against the Bobcats.

Both sides start

Phoenix Mercury: Sabaly, Thomas, Mark, Cooper, Mackani

New York Liberty: Phoebech, Stewart, Jones, Yonescu, Claude

(Text/Zuiwofusheng)