New York Liberty (27-17, 15-5 Eastern Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (27-17, 13-11 Western Conference)

Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mercury -2.5; over/under is 156

WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1

BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty square off in game three of the first round of the WNBA playoffs. The Mercury defeated the Liberty 86-60 in the last meeting. Satou Sabally led the Mercury with 15 points, and Emma Meesseman led the Liberty with 11 points.

The Mercury are 15-7 on their home court. Phoenix is third in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 80.1 points while holding opponents to 42.7% shooting.

The Liberty are 10-12 on the road. New York is 3-1 in games decided by less than 4 points.

Phoenix is

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