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Phoenix Mercury put defensive identity back on display vs. Chicago Sky

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source4 months agoWNBA logoWNBA

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury bounced back from their short two-game skid, taking a 91-83 win over the Chicago Sky that showcased the defensive identity they’ve hung their hat on. Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) screams after a call during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on May 15, 2026.

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Nogic scores 27 points, Mercury blow big lead before topping Sky 91-83

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source4 months agoWNBA logoWNBA

Jovana Nogic scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury topped the Chicago Sky 91-83 on Friday night after blowing a 17-point lead in the second half. Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper both had 17 points for the Mercury (2-2). Natasha Mack had 10 points for Phoenix, which went 37 of 41 from the foul line on coach Nate Tibbetts' 49th birthday.

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How to live stream Sky vs Mercury: WNBA, TV channel

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source4 months agoWNBA logoWNBA

Late on Friday, the Chicago Sky (2-0) and Phoenix Mercury (1-2) face off to close out the evening of WNBA action. MORE: Stephen Curry changes stance on playing in 2028 Olympics How to Watch Chicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury The…

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Chicago visits Phoenix after Copper's 30-point outing

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source4 months agoWNBA logoWNBA

Chicago Sky (2-0) at Phoenix Mercury (1-2, 1-2 Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury faces the Chicago Sky after Kahleah Copper scored 30 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 88-84 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. Phoenix finished 15-7 at home a season ago while going 27-17 overall. The Mercury averaged 21.0 assists per game on 29.7 made field goals last season. Chicago went 10-34 overall last season while going 4-18 on the road. The Sky averaged 6.0 steals, ...

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Phoenix Mercury feel effects of early-season grind after home opener loss

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source4 months agoWNBA logoWNBA

PHOENIX — Opening nights in the Valley are always special, but this year, the Phoenix Mercury played their first home game of the season after playing two games in three days. May 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic (29) against the Minnesota Lynx in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Nia Coffey hits late 3-pointer in the Lynx's 88-84 win over the Mercury

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source4 months agoWNBA logoWNBA

Natasha Howard had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Nia Coffey made a wide-open 3-pointer with 25.6 seconds left for a four-point lead, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-84 on Tuesday night. Coffey's third 3-pointer — for an 87-83 lead — was set up by a nice drive and pass by rookie Olivia Miles. Then, Miles secured a rebound after a missed 3-pointer, and she made 1 of 2 free throws with 13.2 left to seal it.

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Phoenix Mercury clear Valeriane Ayayi, spotlighting issues when FIBA players join WNBA

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source4 months agoWNBA logoWNBA

Phoenix Mercury forward Valeriane Ayayi has received her letter of clearance from FIBA after beginning the WNBA season under a partial-season suspension, underscoring complications players potentially face when competing in the WNBA and abroad. Ayayi, a three-time Olympian for France and two-time medalist, signed a one-year $500,000 contract with the Mercury in free agency, according to a source familiar with the terms of her contract, but she wasn’t available for Phoenix’s first two regular-sea

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