SEA vs PHX — MainMarket Sports

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Seattle

Storm

Final

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Our analysis

What happened

The Mercury dominated the Storm with a final score of 90 to 67! Their powerful offensive display, led by standout performances, proved too much for Seattle to handle.

Phoenix's offense was firing on all cylinders, showcasing a remarkable scoring display that overwhelmed Seattle throughout the game.
The Mercury's defensive intensity stifled the Storm, allowing them to control the pace and rhythm, leading to a decisive victory.
With this win, Phoenix solidifies its position in the standings, making a strong statement as they push for playoff positioning.

How our pick did

Pick to winStorm 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 Storm sit 8th in the Western Conference, 10½ games back — coming off a win, 3-7 over their last 10.
PHX wins series 3-0.
The Mercury are up next home vs IND (Jul 9), then at LV.
The Storm are up next at ATL (Jul 9), then at WSH.

Shot chart

SEA26/62MakeMiss33/72PHX

Line score

Qtr	1	2	3	4	R
SEA	20	16	22	9	67
PHX	31	24	18	17	90

Scoring summary

Jade Melbourne makes 25-foot three pointer (Ezi Magbegor assists)3rd Quarter56-73
Flau'jae Johnson makes 4-foot two point shot3rd Quarter58-73
Awa Fam makes 17-foot jumper (Jade Melbourne assists)4th Quarter60-73
Kahleah Copper makes driving layup4th Quarter60-75
Flau'jae Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Awa Fam assists)4th Quarter63-75
Natisha Hiedeman makes 10-foot pullup jump shot4th Quarter65-75
Lexi Held makes 22-foot three point step back jumpshot (Kahleah Copper assists)4th Quarter65-78
Kahleah Copper makes 3-foot two point shot (Alyssa Thomas assists)4th Quarter65-80
Jordan Horston makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter66-80
Kahleah Copper makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lexi Held assists)4th Quarter66-83
Jordan Horston makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter67-83
Alyssa Thomas makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot (Kahleah Copper assists)4th Quarter67-85
DeWanna Bonner makes 2-foot reverse layup (Valeriane Ayayi assists)4th Quarter67-87
Monique Akoa Makani makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kyara Linskens assists)4th Quarter67-90

Box score

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
D. Malonga	21	5	2-11	0-0	1-2	6	1	2	0	1	1	5	3	-21
A. Fam	27	13	6-8	1-3	0-0	6	3	1	1	2	1	5	3	-9
N. Hiedeman	27	13	6-11	1-4	0-0	4	2	4	1	1	1	3	0	-29
F. Johnson	29	11	4-12	2-5	1-2	3	3	1	1	1	0	3	3	-9
J. Melbourne	26	11	3-5	2-4	3-4	4	5	3	1	0	0	4	2	+3
K. Samuelson	8	0	0-1	0-1	0-0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	-15
E. Magbegor	17	8	3-4	2-2	0-0	0	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	+1
J. Horston	21	6	2-6	0-2	2-4	2	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	-8
M. Holmes	2	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	-3
T. Thierry	2	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	-3
S. Dolson	12	0	0-2	0-2	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	-15
Z. Cooke	7	0	0-2	0-2	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	-7