Mercury will have to oppose the wealth of freedom

The ruling championNew York passed through a complicated regular season, which knocked many injuries. Therefore, the Sandi Brondello players had to settle for the fifth place when they were in second place behind Risa for a long time. Therefore, the phoenix that inherits New York Franchise for this first round of playoffs in 2025. years. Two that promises to be complicated for the Arizona team that will have to fight the depths of the “big apple” workforce, which paid the luxury of the addition of European champion Emma Meesseman During the season and who will be able to count on the return of injury Sabrina Ionescu.

“Sabrina Ionescu returned, she is the leading player who forces us to change our defense a little” finding Satou sabally. “However, it doesn’t matter whether they are big or not, we have agility and speed to be able to beat them.” »

Comment on the content of Jonkuel Jones?

If Sutou is considered the size of freedom, it is because the ruling champions are transmitted by the dominant duo inside, Jonkuel Jones – Breanna Stewart. The duo was slightly seen in the regular season, because they suddenly injured, but which will be at the time of these 2025. Years.

To oppose the size of Jonkuel Jones (1M98), Nate Tibbetts could send Natasha Mack (1m90) Defend in the interior as was the case in the regular season. Experience that turned out to be paid during the last conflict Between the two teams in which Merkur Player had limited VIS-A-Vis at six points and five losses of the ball.

“Natasha Mack last did a good job at Jonkuel Jones” Reminds of Nate Tibbetts. “But we’ll have to manage together.” »

However, Coach Phoenik implicitly stated that he would not use Kalani Brown, The biggest player in Mercury Mary 2m01: “My plan is to keep the same players as at the end of the season and to ship in line in a few minutes.” »

Limit 3 Points Success

Nate Tibbetts would therefore go to rotation made up of Sutou Saballa, Alissa Thomas, Kaehlah Bakar, Devanna Bonner, Natasha Mack, Kathin Westbeld, Sami Whitcomb and at the end France Ovikue a panel.

With this rotation, Phoenik wants to limit the role of the interior of New York, but also to contain his 3-side address. Freedom has many players who are able to shoot from Far, with Sabrina Ionescu in lead, but also Marine Johannes Able to cause a fire in a match.

“They have a lot of shooters”Reconnait Nate Tibbetts. “It starts with Sabrina Ionescu, but also have players who can get out of the bench. We need to defend the ball and limit their success to 3 points.” »

Come on Sunday at 11.00. Sunday to see who from freedom or Mercury will take the first advantage in this series.