SEATTLE — The Phoenix Mercury looks for its third win in a row, going against the Seattle Storm on Friday, May 23.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) lays the ball in against the Los Angeles Sparks during the third quarter at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on May 21, 2025.
The Mercury has started the season 2-0, showing a promising future with new faces and without at full strength. Its latest win came on May 21, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks in a fourth-quarter showdown, 89-86.
Satou Sabally has taken over Phoenix’s offense, averaging 26 points, shooting 45.5% from the field and 30.8% from three. Alyssa Thomas is right behind Sabally averaging 19.5 points, shooting 65.2% from the field and averaging 6.5 assists.
May 17, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Sevgi Uzun (10) guards Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler (17) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Sabally, Thomas and newcomer Kathryn Westbeld lead Phoenix in rebounding, averaging 5.5, 6.0 and 5.5 boards per game, respectively.
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May 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) brings the ball upcourt against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The Storm rebounded after its first game loss against the Mercury on May 17, 81-59. Seattle defeated the Dallas Wings on May 19, 79-71. The Storm return home to face Phoenix for the second time in a week.
Seattle’s leading scorer, Skylar Diggins, is averaging 21 points per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range. Diggins also has an average of 6.5 assists. Nneka Ogwumike comes just behind her, averaging 17.5 points per game on 48.4% shooting, including 25% for three.
May 17, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) puts up a layup against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Ogwumike leads the Storm in rebounds, averaging 12.5, with Ezi Magbegor averaging eight.
Round Two
Phoenix and Seattle meet for their second encounter this season on Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
Mercury holds on in a fourth quarter thriller against the Sparks
