NEW YORK (Interstat) — Marine Johannes scored 21 points, Jonquel Jones added 17 points and 12 rebounds and the New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-74 on Wednesday night. The Liberty used a decisive third quarter, outscoring Phoenix 30-12 to build a lead they never relinquished. New York shot 14 of 30 from three-point range and made all 14 free throws. Phoenix, which lost its fourth straight, was led by Kahleah Copper with 19 points. Natasha Mack added 14 points and Alyssa Thomas contributed nine points, seven rebounds and nine assists. The Mercury shot 10 of 30 from beyond the arc and 14 of 22 from the foul line. New York committed 11 turnovers to Phoenix’s 16. The game was a rematch of last season’s playoff series won by Phoenix. The Liberty played without Satou Sabally and Sabrina Ionescu but welcomed back Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and Leonie Fiebich. Attendance was 14,995 at Barclays Center. New York improved to 4-4, while Phoenix fell to 2-6.