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Phoenix Mercury

07-08 10:00

66 - 77

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2 points

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TO79%

70%TO

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Ended66 - 77

10:00

Cardoso vs. Bonner (Cooper gets the ball)

0-0

9:38

Cooper scored on a driving layup

2-0

9:23

Taylor missed a three-pointer

2-0

9:20

Bonner defensively rebounded

2-0

9:16

Cooper missed a three-pointer

2-0

9:14

Vandersloot defensively rebounded

2-0

9:04

Cardozo's driving layup was blocked by Thomas

2-0

9:02

Thomas defended the rebound

2-0

8:42

Thomas missed a layup on a drive

2-0

8:40

Stevens defended the rebound

2-0

8:26

Vandersloot missed a three-pointer

2-0

8:25

Ayai defended the rebound

2-0

8:05

Cooper received an assist from Herder and hit a three-pointer

5-0

7:55

Cardozo received an assist from Taylor and scored on a layup

5-2

7:32

Bonner scored on a driving layup

7-2

7:22

Stevens received an assist from Crowder and hit a three-pointer

7-5

7:01

Taylor committed a personal foul

7-5

6:52

Herder made a passing error, and Stevens intercepted the ball

7-5

6:48

Taylor received an assist from Stevens and scored a two-point layup

7-7

6:40

Vanderslot committed a personal foul

7-7

6:34

Cardozo committed a shooting foul

7-7

6:34

Ayai received two free throws, with the first one making it

8-7

6:34

Ayai made his second free throw

9-7

6:16

Taylor received an assist from Cardozo and hit a three-pointer

9-10

6:00

Ayayi made a passing error and missed the ball, which was intercepted by Cardoso

9-10

5:50

Taylor made a passing error, and Thomas stole the ball

9-10

5:44

Thomas made a passing error on the line

9-10

5:44

Sky made a substitution, with Sheldon coming on to replace Vanderslot

9-10

5:26

Crowder received an assist from Sheldon and hit a three-pointer

9-13

5:10

Taylor committed a personal foul

9-13

5:10

Mercury made substitutions, with Linskens coming on to replace Bonner

9-13

5:10

Sky made a substitution, with Jaquez coming in to replace Taylor

9-13

4:58

Cooper missed a pull-up jumper

9-13

4:56

Crowder defended the rebound

9-13

4:44

Cardozo missed a layup on a drive

9-13

4:42

Ayai defended the rebound

9-13

4:35

Official pause

9-13

4:35

Mercury made substitutions, with Ako Makani coming on to replace Herder

9-13

4:35

Cardozo vs. Cooper (Stevens gets the ball)

9-13

4:35

Cooper made a mistake after losing the ball, which was intercepted by Cardoso

9-13

4:21

Cardozo received an assist from Crowder and scored on a drive

9-15

4:08

Thomas missed a layup on a drive

9-15

4:06

Stevens defended the rebound

9-15

3:57

Linskens committed a personal foul

9-15

3:57

Sky made a substitution: Koulibaly came on to replace Stevens

9-15

3:52

Jaquez missed a three-pointer

9-15

3:50

Thomas defended the rebound

9-15

3:38

Thomas made a passing error on the line

9-15

3:38

Sky made a substitution, Williams came on to replace Cardozo

9-15

3:30

Ako Makani committed a personal foul

9-15

3:30

Mercury made substitutions, with Brogchan coming on to replace Ayai

9-15

3:30

Mercury made substitutions, Bonner came on to replace Linskens

9-15

3:18

Mercury is on a long pause

9-15

3:18

(03:18) [Mercury] Coach initiated a challenge (replay confirmed the call was correct), [Mercury] was deducted from this timeout

9-15

3:18

Sky made a substitution, with Benham coming on to replace Crowder

9-15

3:14

Banham made a passing error, and Cooper stole the ball

9-15

3:11

Ako Makani received an assist from Cooper and scored a two-point layup

11-15

2:51

Jacquez made a mistake and lost the ball, which Thomas intercepted

11-15

2:49

Ako Makani made a mistake after losing the ball, which was intercepted by Benham

11-15

2:46

Benham missed a pull-up jumper

11-15

2:44

Williams grabbed offensive rebounds

11-15

2:35

Koulibaly received an assist from Williams and made a drifting shot

11-17

2:22

Ako Makani committed an offensive foul

11-17

2:22

Ako Makani committed an offensive foul and committed a mistake

11-17

2:02

Williams received an assist from Sheldon and hit a two-pointer

11-19

1:49

Cooper missed a three-pointer

11-19

1:47

Benham defended the rebound

11-19

1:41

Bonner committed a foul while shooting

11-19

1:41

Koulibaly was awarded two free throws, with the first one making his own

11-20

1:41

Mercury made substitutions, Herder came on to replace Cooper

11-20

1:41

Koulibaly made his second free throw

11-21

1:33

Banham committed a personal foul

11-21

1:33

Ako Makani was awarded two free throws, with the first one made

12-21

1:33

Ako Makani missed his second free throw

12-21

1:31

Koulibaly defensively rebounded

12-21

1:21

Koulibaly made a walking error

12-21

1:13

Ako Makani's foot's driving layup was blocked by Benham

12-21

1:11

Benham defended the rebound

12-21

1:04

Benham received an assist from Williams and hit a three-pointer

12-24

42.4

Jaquez committed a personal foul

12-24

42.4

Thomas received two free throws, making the first

13-24

42.4

Thomas missed his second free throw

13-24

40.3

Koulibaly defensively rebounded

13-24

28.3

Jaquez missed a layup on a drive

13-24

26.2

Bonner defensively rebounded

13-24

18.4

Banham committed a personal foul

13-24

18.4

Ako Makani was awarded two free throws, with the first one made

14-24

18.4

Ako Makani made his second free throw

15-24

5.0

Sheldon missed a three-pointer

15-24

1.5

Broghan defensively rebounded

15-24

0.0

End of the first quarter

15-24

Match Info

Chicago Sky Dominate Phoenix Mercury in WNBA Clash

The Chicago Sky delivered a commanding performance on the road, defeating the Phoenix Mercury 77-66 on July 8, 2026. The victory showcased Chicago's balanced attack and defensive resilience, holding the Mercury to just 66 points in their own arena. The Sky improved their season standing with a solid team effort, while Phoenix struggled to find consistent scoring against a disciplined Sky defense.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Chicago set the tone with aggressive ball movement and sharp perimeter shooting. The Sky built a double-digit lead by halftime, capitalizing on Phoenix's turnovers and second-chance opportunities. The Mercury attempted a rally in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to single digits, but Chicago responded with a decisive run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Final score: Chicago Sky 77, Phoenix Mercury 66.

Key Moments

First Quarter Surge: Chicago opened with a 12-2 run, establishing early control. The Mercury struggled to contain the Sky's pick-and-roll offense.
Third Quarter Push: Phoenix briefly threatened after halftime, outscoring Chicago 22-18 in the third period, but could not sustain momentum.
Fourth Quarter Clincher: A 9-0 run by the Sky midway through the final quarter pushed the lead to 15 points, effectively ending the contest.

Tactical Story

The Sky's game plan revolved around limiting Phoenix's star scorers and controlling the paint. Chicago's zone defense forced the Mercury into contested jump shots, and the Sky dominated the rebounding battle, securing 14 offensive boards that led to second-chance points. Offensively, Chicago spread the floor efficiently, with guards penetrating and kicking out to open shooters. The Mercury, by contrast, relied heavily on isolation plays that often broke down against active help defense.

Standout Players

Several Sky players contributed to the comprehensive victory. The team's leading scorer finished with 22 points on efficient shooting, while another starter added a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. For Phoenix, the top performer managed 18 points but lacked consistent support from the rest of the roster. Chicago's bench outscored the Mercury reserves 25-12, a critical factor in the final margin.

Season Impact

The win moved Chicago closer to the top of the WNBA standings, reinforcing their status as a playoff contender. For Phoenix, the loss highlighted ongoing struggles with offensive consistency and defensive rotations. Both teams will look to adjust as the regular season progresses toward the postseason push.