Overview
- The Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 72-68 on Wednesday to halt a six- to seven-game losing streak and improve to 3-8.
- Natasha Mack posted a career-high 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her first WNBA double-double while adding three blocks.
- Kahleah Copper finished with 16 points and sealed the game by making all four of her free throws in the final 20 seconds.
- Bench veterans Monique Akoa Makani and DeWanna Bonner supplied late scoring bursts with Makani scoring 12 points and Bonner adding 10, including seven straight points that swung momentum.
- Phoenix won despite poor overall shooting and limited 3-point success, relying on late free-throw accuracy and defense; the result leaves both teams at 3-8 and sends Phoenix to Portland next.