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Mercury Beat Storm 93-73 to End Four-Game Slide

Improved ball movement and bench production fueled Phoenix’s win, setting up a trip to Indianapolis to face the Indiana Fever.

Overview

  • Phoenix defeated Seattle 93-73 on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak and hand the Storm their 10th straight loss.
  • Valeriane Ayayi (18 points, 10 rebounds), Noemie Brochant (16 points, 10 assists) and Kahleah Copper (17 points) led the Mercury while Phoenix finished with 26 assists on the night.
  • Phoenix pulled away with a 14-0 run to start the third quarter and rested starters in the fourth after building a 20-point edge.
  • The Mercury were without guards Monique Akoa Makani because of a left hamstring flare-up and Jovana Nogic, who missed the game for personal reasons and had her contract suspended the same day, forcing heavier reliance on role players.
  • Phoenix travels to Indianapolis to play the Indiana Fever next, a matchup that will test whether the Mercury can carry their improved passing and depth against Caitlin Clark and a 9-7 Fever team.