PREVIEW: The New York Liberty (24-15) will visit the Phoenix Mercury (24-14) in a crucial Saturday night matchup at PHX Arena, tipping off at 10 P.M. Eastern time. Both teams are currently riding three-game winning streaks and hold key playoff positioning in their respective conferences. The Liberty sit in the fifth seed, while the Mercury occupy the fourth spot, setting the stage for a potential first-round playoff preview. This contest could play a significant role in reinforcing each team's postseason hopes. Sabrina Ionescu will lead the Liberty's charge, bringing her season averages of 18.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists into the contest. Jonquel Jones adds consistency, averaging 15.6 points and 8.7 rebounds in recent games, providing additional offensive firepower. For the Mercury, Kahleah Cooper emerges as a key offensive threat, tallying 15.6 points per game in their last ten outings. Satou Sabally presents another scoring challenge, having averaged 16.7 points this season and potentially ready to impose her will against the defending champions.