Mercury Begin Road Trip With Game Against Liberty

The Phoenix Mercury aim to rebound from two consecutive losses as they face the second-ranked New York Liberty today. The Liberty boast a strong 16-6 record and are looking to repeat as champions after winning their first title last year against the Minnesota Lynx under coach Sandy Brondello, formerly of the Mercury. Despite New York's strong standing, Phoenix has won their previous two matchups this season.

This game against the Liberty marks the beginning of a short road trip for the Mercury. Following this contest, Phoenix will travel to play the Washington Mystics and then the Indiana Fever.

The Washington Mystics, holding an 11-12 record, have been a surprise this season, staying near the .500 mark despite losing their last two games. They have notable wins against top teams like the Lynx, Seattle Storm, and Las Vegas Aces. Rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are key players in Washington's rebuild. The Mystics play the Storm before hosting Phoenix.

The Indiana Fever are having a solid season with a 13-12 record, recently playing without star Caitlin Clark. They secured an 80-70 victory over the Aces on Thursday, led by Kelsey Mitchell's 21 points. Indiana will play the Chicago Sky before their game against the Mercury.

Phoenix has a decent 6-4 away record this season, though they perform better at home (9-4). Key players Kaleah Copper and Satou Sabally recently returned to the starting lineup against the Dream, with Lexi Held coming off the bench. Their return is timely for the upcoming road trip.

While road trips present challenges, the Mercury have significant games ahead. Winning at least two of these upcoming contests would put them in a good position.