PHX vs TOR — MainMarket Sports

Women's National Basketball AssociationScotiabank Arena · Toronto, ON

Phoenix

Mercury

Final

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Our analysis

What happened

The Mercury powered past the Tempo with a final score of 89 to 80! The standout performance of the night came from a key player who dominated the court, leading the charge for the Mercury's victory.

The Mercury showcased their offensive prowess, outscoring the Tempo in a thrilling second half that sealed the game.
A standout performance from a key player was crucial, as they led the team in scoring and kept the momentum alive when it mattered most.
With this victory, the Mercury secured their position in the standings, proving they can compete fiercely in high-pressure situations.

How our pick did

Pick to winTOR to winMiss

PHX win7th in the Western Conference, 8 GB

Looking ahead

The Mercury sit 7th in the Western Conference, 8 games back — coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Tempo sit 5th in the Eastern Conference, 3½ games back — losers of 3 straight, 3-7 over their last 10.
Series tied 1-1 — they meet again Aug 29.
The Mercury are up next home vs IND (Jul 9), then at LV.
The Tempo are up next home vs DAL (Jul 10), then home vs NY.

Shot chart

PHX29/65MakeMiss31/67TOR

Line score

Qtr	1	2	3	4	R
PHX	20	22	23	24	89
TOR	22	22	22	14	80

Scoring summary

Kahleah Copper makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter75-73
DeWanna Bonner makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Valeriane Ayayi assists)4th Quarter78-73
Nyara Sabally makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Maria Conde assists)4th Quarter78-76
Kahleah Copper makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter79-76
Kahleah Copper makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter80-76
Nyara Sabally makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter80-77
DeWanna Bonner makes 28-foot three point jumper (Noemie Brochant assists)4th Quarter83-77
Isabelle Harrison makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot (Maria Conde assists)4th Quarter83-79
Nyara Sabally makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter83-80
Kahleah Copper makes two point shot4th Quarter85-80
Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter86-80
Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter87-80
DeWanna Bonner makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter88-80
DeWanna Bonner makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter89-80

Box score

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
D. Bonner	33	13	4-13	3-8	2-2	11	3	1	3	0	2	9	1	-1
N. Brochant	28	3	1-4	1-3	0-0	2	2	0	3	0	0	2	1	-2
K. Linskens	14	4	0-2	0-0	4-6	4	3	1	1	1	2	2	3	+4
K. Copper	34	27	10-15	1-4	6-8	5	1	1	0	0	1	4	3	-5
L. Held	30	16	5-11	3-6	3-3	2	2	2	1	0	1	1	0	+7
V. Ayayi	27	20	7-14	2-5	4-4	6	2	3	1	1	1	5	5	+8
M. Suarez	15	4	2-5	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	+11
S. Ciezki	8	0	0-1	0-0	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	+12
Q. Carter	11	2	0-2	0-1	2-6	1	2	0	1	0	0	1	2	+11