Jordin Canada had 15 points and eight assists, Brittney Griner scored 13 points and Naz Hillmon had 10 for Atlanta (11-6). Rhyne Howard was hit hard in the second half and did not return due to an upper body injury. She finished with five points in 24 minutes.

Sunday’s game at Atlanta was supposed to be an opportunity to save face and end the road trip on a high note. Instead, the Liberty lost for the fourth time in five games, this one 90-81 to the

The New York Liberty continued their road trip on Friday night with a showdown against the red hot Phoenix Mercury. Unfortunately for New York, the heat was on as the Merc made 18 three pointers in route to a comfortable win.