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Satou Sabally with 23 Points vs. New York Liberty

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Satou Sabally Posts 23 points & 12 rebounds vs. New York Liberty

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Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty - Game Highlights

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The 2025 WNBA Playoffs are off to a hot start, with dominating wins and nail-biting finishes. The Minnesota Lynx wasted no time, sweeping the Golden State Valkyries to advance to the semifinals, while the Indiana Fever pulled off an upset to knock out the Atlanta Dream. The Las Vegas Aces edged the Seattle Storm in a thrilling Game 3 that came down to the final seconds, and the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury will close out Round 1 with a deciding Game 3 on Friday.
Let’s break down the latest <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA Finals odds,</a> preview Friday and Sunday’s matchups, and highlight my best bets on DraftKings Sportsbook.
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<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=team-futures&amp;subcategory=champion">2025 WNBA Finals Odds</a>
The Favorite: MIN Lynx (-130)
The favorite to win the Finals coming into the postseason hasn’t changed one bit, with the Lynx (-130) holding strong. Minnesota opened with a 101–72 blowout over Golden State before facing real resistance in Game 2, when the Valkyries built a 17-point lead in the third quarter. But the Lynx showed why they’re the top seed, powering back in the fourth with the balance, depth, and relentlessness that has defined their season to secure the sweep. Backed by the league’s best offense and defense, Minnesota looks every bit like a team built for another championship run.
The Aces (+170), meanwhile, remain right in the hunt. A’ja Wilson is playing beyond MVP level, pouring in nearly 40 points in Thursday’s elimination win. Jackie Young is averaging 21.5 points this postseason, while Jewell Lloyd continues to light it up as a scoring threat of her own.
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WNBA Best Bets and Weekend Preview
New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury — Friday, September 19th, 9:00 PM ET
The Liberty and Mercury split the first two games in very different fashion. New York escaped with a 76-69 overtime win in Game 1 behind big nights from Natasha Cloud and Breanna Stewart, though turnovers nearly cost them late. Phoenix answered in Game 2, dominating from the second quarter on and rolling to an 86-60 win as Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner, and Kathryn Westbeld all hit double figures. Stewart’s lingering knee issue was evident, and New York’s offense never found a rhythm.
That sets up a decisive Game 3 on Friday in New York. I’m leaning toward the Mercury here — their balanced scoring, defensive intensity, and ability to ride momentum from their hot shooting in Game 2 give them the edge. On the other side, I’m fading Breanna Stewart; her knee looks too limiting for New York to overcome in a win-or-go-home spot. With Phoenix surging and New York searching for answers, the Mercury feel like the better play to advance.
Lean: PHO -2.5
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=player-points&amp;subcategory=points-o-u">PICK: Breanna Stewart Under 13.5 Points (-120)</a>
Indiana Fever at Las Vegas Aces — Sunday, September 21st, 3 PM ET
The Indiana Fever showed grit in their first-round series with Atlanta, bouncing back from a rough Game 1 to dominate Game 2 behind Aliyah Boston’s inside presence and Kelsey Mitchell’s scoring. Mitchell stayed hot with 24 points in Game 3, while Boston’s go-ahead bucket sealed the upset and gave Indiana its first playoff series win in a decade. A tough Round 2 matchup now awaits.
The Aces punched their ticket to the semis with a thrilling 74–73 Game 3 win over Seattle, capped by Jackie Young’s clutch putback with 12 seconds left. A’ja Wilson has been unstoppable, averaging 29.3 points and 8.6 rebounds in Round 1, highlighted by a 38-point Game 3. Young’s consistency — double figures in 12 straight games — combined with Chelsea Gray’s playmaking and Wilson’s dominance makes Las Vegas a daunting opponent for anyone.
With the Aces proving to be dominant at home, I&#8217;m leaning towards the two-time champs to pull out a Game 1 W on Sunday.
Lean: LV ML
<a href="%20Jackie%20Young%20Over%2015.5%20Points%20(-120)">PICK: Jackie Young Over 15.5 Points (-120)</a>
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2025 WNBA Playoffs: Updated Finals Odds, Best Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

AP Recap

NEW YORK (AP) — Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas each scored 15 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 86-60 in Game 2 on Wednesday night, evening the best-of-three playoff series.
The decisive Game 3 will be Friday night in Phoenix.
Sabally was coming off one of the worst shooting games of her career when she was 2 for 17 in Game 1, but said in practice Tuesday that she was confident she’d bounce back. Kahleah Copper and DeWanna Bonner each had 14.
New York had a huge emotional lift before the game with Breanna Stewart able to play <a class="Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement" href="https://apnews.com/article/stewart-liberty-playoffs-f3d6a6763f340f31b6eb32f9482cb911" data-gtm-enhancement-style="LinkEnhancementA">after spraining the MCL</a> in her left knee in overtime of Game 1 on Sunday. She was in her customary starting spot, but was mostly ineffective with just six points in 20 minutes. The boost from Stewart playing didn’t last long.
After the 75-69 Game 1 loss, Phoenix players felt they missed a lot of shots they normally hit. Those shots were falling on Wednesday night.
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Meesseman had 11 points to lead the Liberty, who only got 32 points out of their starting group.
Phoenix took control of the game in the second quarter behind Sabally and Thomas. The Mercury led 36-30 before going on a 13-0 run to extend the advantage to 19 with just under 3 minutes left in the half.
New York got within 51-37 at the half as Natasha Cloud hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 1.8 seconds left that brought the sellout crowd which included Spike Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sue Bird to its feet.
The Liberty could have been a bit closer, but they struggled from the foul line in the first half. Sabrina Ionescu, who shot 93% from the foul line during the regular season, missed her first four free throws before finally hitting one.
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Satou Sabally with 15 Points vs. New York Liberty

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New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury - Game Highlights

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Satou Sabally

NOTABLE: In 2024 (missed 25 games due to injury), joined Caitlin Clark as only players in league to average 15.0+ pts, 5.0+ reb and 5.0+ ast &#8230; Shot a career-high 45.2% from deep in 2024 &#8230; The 2023 All- WNBA First Team &amp; Most Improved Player joins Tamika Catchings as only players in WNBA history to average more than 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists through the first 90 games of their career. WNBA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Entering sixth season, has appeared in 97 games (87 starts) with Dallas, with career averages of 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.6 assits and 1.1 steals. • Joins Tamika Catchings as the only players in WNBA history to average more than 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists through the first 90 games of their career. • Joins Candace Parker (2015) as the only players in WNBA history to average more than 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists for a season (did so in 2023). • One of 18 players in WNBA history to record a triple-double in their career. • Only player in WNBA history to score 40+ points in under 30 minutes (28:32 on Sept. 1, 2023 at IND). • Only player in WNBA history to record 25+ points, 8+ rebounds, 5+ steals, 4+ assists and 3+ 3PM in a game. WNBA CAREER PLAYOFF HIGHLIGHTS • Has appeared in three postseasons, averaging 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 9 games (5 starts). • One of two players (Natasha Cloud) in WNBA history to record 30+ points, 5+ rebounds, 4+ assists and 4+ steals (did so in 2023 vs. ATL). WNBA AWARDS/HONORS • All-WNBA First Team (2023) • 2x All-Star (2021, 2023) • Most Improved Player (2023) • 1x Western Conference Player of the Week (2023) • All-Rookie Team (2020) • Community Assist Award (May 2023) WNBA CAREER TRANSACTIONS • Signed-and-traded by Dallas to Phoenix on Feb. 2, 2025 in a four-team deal, with Kalani Brown and Sevgi Uzun, in exhcange for the rights to Kiki Herbert Harrigan and Phx&#8217;s 2025 No. 12 pick (to DAL), Rebecca Allen and Natasha Cloud (to CON) and Sophie Cunningham and PHX&#8217;s 2025 No. 19 pick (to IND) • Cored by Dallas on Jan. 13, 2025 • Signed one-year deal with Dallas on Feb. 1, 2024 • Contract suspended by Dallas (temporary &#8211; overseas commitment) on May 5, 2022 &#8230; Activated May 17, 2022 • Fourth-year team option exercised by Dallas on Dec. 2, 2021 • Contract suspended by Dallas (temporary &#8211; overseas commitment) on May 10, 2021 &#8230; Activated June 2, 2021
WNBA SEASON-BY-SEASON: 2024 WNBA SEASON (Dallas Wings) • Appeared in 15 regular season games (all starts) &#8211; Missed first 25 games due to shoulder injury suffered in February 2021. • Averaged 17.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, a career-high 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals. • Joined Caitlin Clark as the only players in the league to average 15.0+ points, 5.0+ rebounds and 5.0+ assists in the 2024 season. • Eighth in league in 3PM per game (2.5). • Shot a career-high 45.2% from deep, which ranked second in league amongst players with 75+ 3PA, behind only Stefanie Dolson. • Averaged 20.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.8 steals while shooting 53.6% from deep over her first five games, becoming the first player in WNBA history to average those numbers or better over a five-game span. • In season debut on Aug. 16 vs. CON, recorded 20 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists. 2023 WNBA SEASON (Dallas Wings) &#8211; All-WNBA First Team, Most Improved Player, All-Star Starter, 1x WC Player of the Week • Appeared in 38 regular season games (all starts). • Averaged a career-high 18.6 points (ninth in league), 8.1 rebounds (10th in league) and 1.8 steals (fourth in league) along with 4.4 assists. • Joined Candace Parker (2015) as the only players in WNBA history to average more than 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists for a season. • 2023 averages improved from 11.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.5 steals in 2022, as she became the first player in WNBA history to increase scoring average by 5.0+, rebound average by 3.0+, and assist average by 2.0 from the prior season (min. 200 minutes played in prior season). • Fourth in league in OREB per game (2.3) and fifth in double-doubles (14). • Had five games with 15+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists (third in the league behind Alyssa Thomas and Breanna Stewart). • Set a new Wings record for most consecutive double-doubles (seven from May 30-June 14), tied for fifth longest streak in WNBA history (longest was 10). • Tied Sylvia Fowles (2014) as the only players in WNBA history with consecutive games (May 30-June 11) with 15+ points, 10+ rebounds and 1+ steal. • Recorded a career-high 40 points (13-of-19 FG / 7-of-10 3PT) on Sept. 1 at IND, becoming the first player in WNBA history to score 40+ points in less than 30 minutes (did so in 28:32) &#8230; became fifth player in WNBA history (DeWanna Bonner, Liz Cambage &#8211; 2x, Lisa Leslie, A&#8217;ja Wilson) to score 40+ points while shooting 68.0%+ FG and 70.0%+ 3PT. • Became first player in WNBA history to record 25+ points, 8+ rebounds, 5+ steals, 4+ assists and 3+ 3PM on Aug. 23 vs. CON. • Recorded her first career triple-double on July 28 vs. WAS (14 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists), becoming just the second player in franchise history to notch a triple-double (Deanna Nolan in 2005). PLAYOFFS &#8211; (DAL lost in Semi-Finals to LV) • Averaged 15.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals (all playoff career-highs) in 5 games (all starts). • In first round G1 win vs. ATL on Sept. 15, became first player in WNBA postseason history to record 30+ points (scored 32), 5+ rebounds, 4+ assists and 4+ steals. 2022 WNBA SEASON (Dallas Wings) • Appeared in 11 regular season games (6 starts) &#8211; Missed 25 games due to injury. • Averaged 11.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists. • Recored two double-doubles. PLAYOFFS &#8211; (DAL lost in First Round to CON) • Averaged 7.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 3 games.
2021 WNBA SEASON (Dallas Wings) &#8211; All-Star • Appeared in 17 regular season games (14 starts) &#8211; Missed 15 games due to injury. • Averaged 11.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.8 blocks. • Tied for first on team in rebounds per game, tied for third in points per game, and third in assists and blocks per game. • Scored a season-high 24 points at LV on June 13. PLAYOFFS &#8211; (DAL lost in First Round to CHI) • Recorded 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block in single-elim. loss at CHI on Sept. 23. 2020 WNBA SEASON (Dallas Wings) &#8211; All-Rookie Team • Appeared in 16 regular season games (14 starts). • Averaged 13.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.8 steals and a career-high 0.9 blocks. • Became just the fourth rookie in WNBA history to average at least 13.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists, joining Tamika Catchings, Candace Parker and Breanna Stewart. • Led all rookies in double-doubles (5), rebounds and blocks per game / ranked third in scoring and sixth in steals per game. • Led Wings in rebounds per game, OREB (2.6) per game and DREB (5.2) per game. • Recorded first career double-double (23 points and 17 rebounds) vs. IND on July 31 &#8230; marked the 21st first game of 20+ points and 15+ rebounds by a WNBA rookie (the first by a rookie in franchise history and just the fourth overall in franchise history, joining Liz Cambage, Cheryl Ford and Glory Johnson). • Tallied a season-high 28 points along with 11 rebounds and 3 blocks off the bench vs. LVA on Aug. 25, becoming the first reserve in WNBA history to record 28+ points, 10+ rebounds and 3+ blocks. SENIOR INTERNATIONAL CAREER (GER) • Olympian (2024) &#8211; led Germany to quarterfinals its first ever Olympic Games (Women&#8217;s Basketball). • All-FIBA Olympics Games Second Team (2024) UNRIVALED CAREER • 2025: Phantom BC &#8211; Regular Season per game Rankings: 8th in 3PM (1.8), 5th in 3PT% (38.5)-min. 20 3PA, 10th in REB (5.5)
OVERSEAS CAREER • 2023-24: Shandong SL (China) • 2021-22: Fenerbahçe SK (Turkey) • 2015-17: Freiburg (Germany) OVERSEAS AWARDS/TITLES • EuroLeague Champion (2023) • 3x KBSL Champion (2021-23) • All-EuroLeague European Player of the Year (2022) • All-EuroLeauge First Team (2022) • KBSL First Team (2022) • KBSL All-Imports Team (2022) • All-EuroLeauge Second Team (2021) • KBSL Second Team (2021) • KBSL All-Bosmans Team (2021) COLLEGE &#8211; OREGON (2017-20) • Appeared in 105 games (96 starts) in three seasons, averaging 14.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists for her career. • Pac-12 Tournament Champion (2020) • 3x Pac-12 Regular Season Champion (2018, 2019, 2020) • 2x All-Pac-12 (2019, 2020) • Cheryl Miller Award Winner (2020) &#8211; nation&#8217;s top small forward • WBCA First-Team All-America (2020) • AP Second Team All-America (2020) • Wooden Award National Ballot (2020) • 2x Naismith Trophy Watch List and 2x Trophy Watch List (2019, 2020)
• WBCA Honorable Mention All-America (2019) • Cheryl Miller Award Finalist (2019) • Pac-12 Frehman of the Year / All-Freshman Team (2018) • Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll (2020) • Finished career seventh on Ducks&#8217; all-time scoring list (1,508 points) and ninth in 3PM (180). PERSONAL • Born in New York City. • Daughter of Jerreh Sabally and Heike Krone, • Her father is Gambian and mother is German &#8230; moved to Gambia when she was two and moved to Berlin, Germany when she was seven. • Has six siblings, including younger sister, Nyara, who plays for the New York Liberty and played with her at the University of Oregon. • Selected as co-chair of the WNBPA’s CBA committee in August 2024 after serving two consectuive terms on the WNBPA&#8217;s Executive Committee as Vice President. • Majored in Social Sciences and Law in college and is a vocal advocate for social justice and gender equality in sports. • Nicknamed the &#8216;Unicorn&#8217; for her rare versatility and skill. • A member of the Adidas Women&#8217;s Basketball roster alongside teammate Kahleah Copper.