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

Phoenix; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Liberty -1.5; over/under is 164.5

WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Mercury host first series matchup

BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Mercury host the New York Liberty in game one of the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Phoenix went 3-1 against New York during the regular season. The Mercury won the last regular season meeting 80-63 on Aug. 31. Kahleah Copper led the Mercury with 22 points, and Emma Meesseman led the Liberty with 17 points.

The Mercury are 15-7 on their home court. Phoenix is seventh in the WNBA averaging 82.8 points and is shooting 43.3% from the field.

The Liberty are 10-12 on the road. New York is sixth in the Eastern Confe

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