PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury hosts the Chicago Sky on May 27 and looks to stay undefeated at home this season.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Satou Sabally looks to pass to a teammate against the Washington Mystics on May 25, 2025. Credits – Hannah Hayworth/Burn City Sports
The Mercury defeated the Washington Mystics on May 25, 68-62, in a defense-heavy game. Phoenix forced 29 turnovers, the most in a non-overtime game in its history. With the win, the Mercury has allowed the fewest points in its first four games of a season since 2017.
Satou Sabally has been Phoenix’s offensive leader averaging 19.8 points, and shooting for 40.7% from the field. Alyssa Thomas leads Phoenix in rebounds, averaging 7.8, and assists, averaging 6.2.
Phoenix Mercury’s Monique Akoa-Makani dribbles against the Washington Mystics on May 25, 2025. Credits – Hannah Hayworth/Burn City Sports
Rookie Monique Akoa-Makani has shined for Phoenix this season, making the most of her minutes. She has averaged 10 points, shooting 50% from the paint, and 50% from three.
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May 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts in the second half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Sky have had a tough start to its season, going 0-3, and come to the desert searching for its first win. Chicago’s last game was a loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on May 25, 91-78.
Angel Reese led Chicago’s scoring with 13 points and had 12 rebounds, four assists, and two steals in the loss. Ariel Atkins had five assists and forced three turnovers.
May 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) shoots the ball against LA Sparks guard Julie Allemand (20) and forward Azura Stevens (23) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Courtney Vandersloot and Rebecca Allen have been the Sky’s most consistent offensive players, averaging 9.7 points each. Vandersloot leads with assists, averaging 3.3 per game. Reese leads the defense, averaging 13.7 rebounds and forcing 4.7 turnovers each game.
Two chances to catch the Merc at home this week!
Be in the building and be loud!
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Phoenix and Chicago tip-off on Tuesday, May 27 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
