Experts Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai break down their best bets for Wednesday's playoff matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty

Copper underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in May and needed to acclimate herself to a new-look Mercury roster. Phoenix will host the Liberty in a decisive Game 3 Friday night.

The 2025 WNBA playoffs continued with a pair of first-round matchups on Wednesday night. The Phoenix Mercury forced Game 3 by securing a blowout win over the New York Liberty, while the Minnesota Lynx became the first team to punch their ticket to the semifinals with a comeback victory against the Golden State Valkyries.

A'ja Wilson is one of five finalists for WNBA MVP, putting her in a position to become the league's first four-time winner.

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas were among five finalists for WNBA MVP.

The Phoenix Mercury have had some special players over the years, and they added one of their best players in 2006.

Nate Tibbetts emphasized the need for defense in Game 3 for the Mercury to win the series against the Liberty.