Alyssa Thomas recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists as the Phoenix Mercury defeated the New York Liberty 79-73 in Game 3, advancing to the WNBA playoffs’ second round. Satou Sabally contributed 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart scored 30 points for the Liberty, who struggled in the second half, finishing 7 of 32 from three-point range.