New York Liberty beat Phoenix Mercury 84-74 after 23‑0 third‑quarter run

New York Liberty Phoenix Mercury 84-74 win 23-0 run Leonie Fiebich debut

The New York Liberty defeated the Phoenix Mercury 84‑74 at Barclays Center on May 27, 2026. A 23‑0 surge in the third quarter propelled the Liberty to a decisive lead. Marine Johannes scored a game‑high 21 points and made a career‑high seven three‑pointers. Leonie Fiebich, making her Liberty debut, contributed nine points and solid defensive play, recording two steals in 32 minutes. The win snapped a three‑game losing streak for New York and improved its record to 4‑4, while Phoenix fell to 2‑6.

Liberty forward Breanna Stewart highlighted Fiebich’s defensive impact, and coach Chris DeMarco praised her as a steady addition. The team’s perimeter defense, previously a league weakness, showed improvement during the victory.

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Deadspin | Liberty ride 23-0 third-quarter surge to victory over Mercury [deadspin.com]

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Leonie Fiebich makes defensive presence felt in her Liberty season debut [nypost.com]

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