In a tightly contested matchup on August 3, the Phoenix Mercury edged past the Chicago Sky with a 74-68 victory at Wintrust Arena. The game was a defensive showdown from the opening tip, with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm in the first half. Phoenix leaned heavily on their experience and clutch playmaking down the stretch to seal the win.
Diana Taurasi led the way for the Mercury, scoring 21 points and hitting key shots in the fourth quarter to hold off a late push from the Sky. Brittney Griner contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, anchoring Phoenix’s interior defense and forcing tough shots in the paint. The Mercury’s defense clamped down in the final minutes, holding Chicago scoreless over the last two possessions.
Chicago was paced by Kahleah Copper, who poured in 19 points and tried to ignite a comeback in the final frame. However, the Sky struggled with turnovers, committing 16 on the night, many of which came at crucial moments. Marina Mabrey added 14 points, but the team couldn’t generate consistent offense late in the game.
The win marks a key moment for the Mercury, who are battling for playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. With a tough schedule ahead, securing road wins like this one is vital to maintaining momentum. Phoenix’s veterans showed once again why they remain a threat in any postseason race.
For the Sky, the loss highlights ongoing issues with offensive execution and ball security. As they look to regroup, Chicago will need more consistent contributions from their bench and cleaner play in crunch time to stay in the playoff hunt.
