CHICAGO — The Phoenix Mercury aim for a clean sweep of their four-game road trip as they face the Chicago Sky on Saturday morning.
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Jun 19, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) drives past New York Liberty forward Kennedy Burke (22) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
The Mercury look to ride a four-game win streak, with their latest win against the New York Liberty, 89-81, at Barclays Center on June 19. The Mercury defense put pressure on the Liberty, creating 14 turnovers against the reigning champions in the first half.
Mercury’s Sami Whitcomb and Monique Akoa Makani led a 16-6 run in the fourth quarter with 3:10 left to propel them to the win. The Mercury handed the Liberty their second loss of the season and first loss at home.
Jun 19, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) drives to the basket as New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) defends during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Akoa Makani scored a career-high of 21 points in the win
New York’s Breanna Stewart scored 35 points, a season high.
The Mercury are 10-4 and sit in second in the Western Conference.
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Jun 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen (44) defends against Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) during the second half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Chicago comes off a heartbreaker, falling against the Washington Mystics late, 79-72, on June 17. The Sky took a good lead to end the first half, 44-32, but the Mystics came out fighting to start the third quarter.
Washington went on a 24-12 run and tied the game up, 56-56, to end the third. Both teams exchanged shots, but Brittney Sykes’ three-point shot with 2:17 left in the game helped the Mystics keep the lead.
Jun 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) looks to pass the ball against Washington Mystics forward Shakira Austin (0) during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Kamilla Cardoso led scoring for the Sky with 18 points.
Sykes led scoring for the Mystics with 32 points.
The Sky are 3-8 in the season and are 5th in the Eastern Conference.
Last Meeting
May 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held (1) drives around Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Phoenix and Chicago last met on May 27 at PHX Arena, where the Mercury emerged victorious, 94-89.
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Both teams will go face-to-face for the second time this season on Saturday, June 21 at 10 a.m.
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