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Phoenix Mercury find a way to win ugly, squeak by struggling Connecticut Sun

1 week ago | desertwavemedia.substack.com | David L. Veenstra

Clutch shotmaking down the stretch saw the Phoenix Mercury squeak by the struggling Connecticut Sun, 83-75 on Wednesday. The Mercury (9-4) took a 19-point lead in the second quarter and later held a 16-point lead past the midway point of the third quarter but had a difficult time putting the Sun (2-10) away. The Mercury got off to a strong start by getting to the foul line early, but the Sun slowed the game down and forced Phoenix out of playing in transition.
Phoenix Mercury beat Las Vegas Aces behind depth, Sami Whitcomb's shooting

1 week ago | desertwavemedia.substack.com | David L. Veenstra

LAS VEGAS — As the Phoenix Mercury returned to nearly full-strength on Sunday, they defeated the Las Vegas Aces, 76-70 behind their depth and Sami Whitcomb’s shooting. The win moved the Mercury to 8-4 on the season, and once again Phoenix was able to win another close game. The Mercury are now 5-1 in games decided by 4-9 points, while improving to 7-1 in games when tied/leading going into the fourth quarter.
Mercury's Kahleah Copper 'trending' toward returning Sunday, per Nate Tibbetts

2 weeks ago | desertwavemedia.substack.com | David L. Veenstra

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury wing Kahleah Copper (left knee) is “trending” toward playing in Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces, Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts said. Copper was a full participant at the Mercury’s open practice in front of season-ticket holders on Friday. “I think the last couple practices (Copper) is trending toward playing,” Tibbetts said Friday. “We obviously have missed her. I know she’s super excited to get going. We’re super excited to get her back.
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Phoenix Mercury flash depth, beat Dallas Wings behind balanced scoring

2 weeks ago | desertwavemedia.substack.com | David L. Veenstra

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury flashed their depth and beat the Dallas Wings, 93-80 behind balanced scoring on Wednesday. As the Mercury (7-4) returned to nearly full-strength, they had five players score in double-figures, eight players score at least seven points and 34 bench points in the win. It was Phoenix’s fifth game of the season with at least 25 bench points, the most in the WNBA. The Mercury did that on just three occasions during the entire 2024 season.
Phoenix Mercury forwards Alyssa Thomas, Natasha Mack expected to play vs. Dallas Wings

2 weeks ago | desertwavemedia.substack.com | David L. Veenstra

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts said forwards Alyssa Thomas (left calf) and Natasha Mack (back) are both expected to play against the Dallas Wings on Wednesday. “The plan is for (Thomas) to play,” Tibbetts said at practice on Tuesday. “She’s been trending in the right direction. She had a really good day today along with (Mack). So I’m excited to get those two back.”Desert Wave Media's Substack is a reader-supported publication.
Phoenix Mercury unable to stop Seattle Storm's Gabby Williams, Skylar Diggins in loss

2 weeks ago | desertwavemedia.substack.com | David L. Veenstra

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury were unable to contain Gabby Williams and later Skylar Diggins in Saturday’s 89-77 loss to the Seattle Storm. Williams was the one who lit the Mercury up in the first half, while Diggins dominated during the second half to hand Phoenix (6-4) its third loss in the past five games without Alyssa Thomas (left calf). “I think tonight was the first night that we had some doubt in (the) pick-and-roll,” Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts said.
Lexi Held’s late-game heroics lead Phoenix Mercury over Golden State Valkyries

3 weeks ago | desertwavemedia.substack.com | David L. Veenstra

PHOENIX — Lexi Held led the Phoenix Mercury’s game-ending 18-1 run to help snatch an 86-77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries. Held had nine of her career-high 24 points in the fourth quarter and hit the biggest shot of the night, the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining, which put Phoenix up 77-76. “Just kind of like in the moment (Sabally) had a great pass to me,” Held said of her go-ahead 3. “She draws a lot of attention on offense.
Phoenix's shooting struggles continue as Minnesota Lynx outmatch Mercury

3 weeks ago | desertwavemedia.substack.com | David L. Veenstra

Another poor shooting performance saw the Phoenix Mercury routed 88-65 by the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday. The worst loss of the season for the Mercury (5-3) came at the hands of one of the two remaining undefeated teams in the league, the Minnesota Lynx (8-0) who demonstrated they are in a different class than the rest of the league.
Defense fuels Phoenix's second-half rally as Mercury top Los Angeles Sparks

3 weeks ago | desertwavemedia.substack.com | David L. Veenstra

LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Mercury overcame another slow start and stepped up their defensive effort in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Sparks, 85-80 on Sunday. Playing without Alyssa Thomas (left calf) for the second consecutive game, the Mercury (5-2) looked lost both offensively and defensively in the first half, which saw them fall behind by 18 with two minutes left in the second quarter.