PHX vs IND — MainMarket Sports

Women's National Basketball AssociationGainbridge Fieldhouse · Indianapolis, IN

111

Final

109

Merc+

Our analysis

What happened

In a thrilling showdown, the Mercury edged the Fever 111-109 in a nail-biter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse! Here's how it unfolded!

It was a clash for the ages as the Mercury pulled out a heart-stopping victory, showcasing their offensive firepower in the final moments.
With standout performances fueling their efforts, the Mercury’s ability to stay aggressive in the paint made all the difference in this tight contest.
The Fever battled valiantly, but ultimately, it was the Mercury's relentless scoring that secured them a crucial win in the standings.

PHX win7th in the Western Conference, 8 GB

The Mercury sit 7th in the Western Conference, 8 games back — coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Fever sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference, 0½ games back — coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
Series tied 1-1 — they meet again Jul 9.
The Mercury are up next home vs IND (Jul 9), then at LV.
The Fever are up next at PHX (Jul 9), then at LV.

PHX38/65MakeMiss39/64IND

Qtr	1	2	3	4	R
PHX	29	24	29	29	111
IND	35	20	30	24	109

Kahleah Copper makes free throw flagrant 2 of 24th Quarter102-98
Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter103-98
Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter104-98
Lexie Hull makes driving layup (Kelsey Mitchell assists)4th Quarter104-100
Alyssa Thomas makes driving layup4th Quarter106-100
Kelsey Mitchell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Lexie Hull assists)4th Quarter106-103
Aliyah Boston makes layup (Raven Johnson assists)4th Quarter106-105
Kahleah Copper makes free throw 1 of 14th Quarter107-105
Kahleah Copper makes driving layup4th Quarter109-105
Aliyah Boston makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter109-106
Aliyah Boston makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter109-107
Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter110-107
Sophie Cunningham makes 3-foot two point shot (Raven Johnson assists)4th Quarter110-109
Kahleah Copper makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter111-109

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
D. Bonner	33	13	5-11	2-6	1-1	8	1	1	2	1	0	8	3	+11
A. Thomas	38	24	12-17	0-1	0-1	4	8	6	1	1	1	3	4	0
N. Brochant	33	12	5-9	2-4	0-2	5	9	1	3	0	1	4	1	+1
K. Copper	31	28	6-10	1-3	15-16	3	1	0	1	0	1	2	4	+4
L. Held	26	9	3-6	1-1	2-3	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	-5
V. Ayayi	28	19	5-8	1-4	8-9	3	2	1	1	0	2	1	2	+9
M. Suarez	10	6	3-4	0-1	0-1	2	0	1	0	0	1	1	3	-7
Q. Carter	2	0	0-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-3