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Phoenix Mercury Dominates Liberty in 2018 Playoff Sweep

2/15/2026

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In 2018, the Phoenix Mercury swept the New York Liberty in a three-game series.
In the first game, Brittney Griner scored 26 points as the Mercury won 80-74.
Diana Taurasi scored 27 points in the second game, an 83-69 Mercury victory.
DeWanna Bonner scored 23 points in the final game.
Tina Charles averaged 12 points for the Liberty in the series, but New York did not win.

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Story summary

In 2018, the Phoenix Mercury swept the New York Liberty in a three-game series.
In the first game, Brittney Griner scored 26 points as the Mercury won 80-74.
Diana Taurasi scored 27 points in the second game, an 83-69 Mercury victory.
DeWanna Bonner scored 23 points in the final game.
Tina Charles averaged 12 points for the Liberty in the series, but New York did not win.