| Qtr | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PHX | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 89 |
 TOR | 22 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 80 |
The Mercury take down the Tempo 89-80 in a thrilling matchup! Kahleah Copper led the charge with 27 points, showcasing her scoring prowess. Valeriane Ayayi added a strong contribution with 20 points, helping Phoenix secure the win despite a competitive effort from Toronto. Kahleah Copper dazzled with 27 points, driving the Mercury to victory and proving to be the difference-maker in this hard-fought contest. Valeriane Ayayi also stepped up big, contributing 20 points and showcasing a strong all-around game to support Copper's efforts. Despite the Mercury's win, the Tempo held a slight edge in rebounds and three-point shooting percentage, highlighting their competitive spirit. However, Phoenix's aggressive defense, with 10 steals, was a key factor in limiting Toronto's offensive flow.
The Mercury sit 7th in the Western Conference, 17 games back, coming off a win, 3-7 over their last 10. The Tempo sit 6th in the Eastern Conference, 15 games back, losers of 4 straight, 1-9 over their last 10.
The most recent baskets, with the running score beside each one. Basketball scores too often to list a game end to end, so this is the latest stretch of it rather than the whole.
Kahleah Copper makes free throw 2 of 2Score75-73DeWanna Bonner makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Valeriane Ayayi assists)Score78-73Nyara Sabally makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Maria Conde assists)Score78-76Kahleah Copper makes free throw 1 of 2Score79-76Kahleah Copper makes free throw 2 of 2Score80-76Nyara Sabally makes free throw 1 of 2Score80-77DeWanna Bonner makes 28-foot three point jumper (Noemie Brochant assists)Score83-77Isabelle Harrison makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot (Maria Conde assists)Score83-79Nyara Sabally makes free throw 2 of 2Score83-80Kahleah Copper makes two point shotScore85-80Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 1 of 2Score86-80Valeriane Ayayi makes free throw 2 of 2Score87-80DeWanna Bonner makes free throw 1 of 2Score88-80DeWanna Bonner makes free throw 2 of 2Score89-80Each side's next fixtures, with the date and who travels.
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