The New York Liberty defeat the Phoenix Mercury 94-92 on Saturday, with Sabrina Ionescu leading the offense. Ionescu records 27 points and 10 assists, directing New York’s attack in a close game. Han Xu adds a scoring boost off the bench, finishing with 17 points and contributing key production as the Liberty secure the narrow win. Phoenix remains competitive throughout, and Jonquel Jones has an influential performance even as foul trouble affects her early involvement. With Jones limited by fouls, Xu scores quickly in the first half, including 11 points in nine minutes. Jones later returns to form in the final stretch, scoring roughly half of her 16 points in the fourth quarter and adding nine rebounds and five assists. Overall, the game hinges on late scoring and playmaking from both teams, but the Liberty hold on for the two-point victory.