Can Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas fuel a 2026 Mercury playoff run after beating the Valkyries?
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Can Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas fuel a 2026 Mercury playoff run after beating the Valkyries?
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury didn’t just beat the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night; they may have rediscovered the identity that can make them one of the WNBA’s most dangerous teams. Credit: Matthew Roland | Burn City Sports Phoenix opened the game with purpose, building a 21-18 lead after the first quarter behind physical defense, crisp ball movement, and the energy of a team determined to respond after the All-Star break.
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Lead articleArticle published:Valkyries' late-game mistakes lead to brutal loss to Mercury
Golden State Valkyries have the third-best record in the WNBA despite their July 29 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.
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