INDIANAPOLIS — The Phoenix Mercury will visit the Indiana Fever for the first time this season on Wednesday evening, aiming to build momentum after their last win.
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Jul 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) shoots the ball while Washington Mystics guard Jade Melbourne (5) defends in the fourth quarter at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
The Mercury picked up a win against the Washington Mystics, 88-72, on July 27. It was a game of two halves, with Phoenix unable to stop Washington’s offense in the first. However, the Mercury were able to keep the Mystics to less than 15 points in the last two quarters.
Phoenix opened a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, holding the lead for the rest of the game.
Jul 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) reacts after making a shot in the third quarter against the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
Alyssa Thomas had another double-double for the Mercury, with 27 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
Phoenix is now 16-9 and second in the Western Conference.
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Jul 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald (2) drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
The Fever defeated the Chicago Sky, 93-78, on July 28. Indiana went on a run in the first quarter, outscoring the Sky by 13. Chicago fought back in the third quarter, making it a one-point game. However, the Fever quickly responded to push the lead back to double digits.
Kelsey Mitchell led scoring for the Fever with 35 points and six assists.
Indiana is 14-12 and is currently third in the Eastern Conference.
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The Phoenix Mercury defeat the Washington Mystics 88-72 to move to 16-9 on the season—their best start since 2014 through 25 games 👏
Alyssa Thomas went off for 27 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST, & 3 STL in the win! Satou Sabally added in 15 PTS of her own. #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/YsAReBtIPZ
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 28, 2025
The Phoenix Mercury and the Indiana Fever tip off on Wednesday, July 30 at 4 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
