INDIANAPOLIS — The Phoenix Mercury let a double-digit first-quarter lead slip away in a 107–101 loss to the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night.
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Indiana Fever forward Chloe Bibby (55) loses the ball against Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. © Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Phoenix started the game strong on both ends of the ball. They scored 30 points in the first quarter, going on a 12-point run against the Fever. Indiana answered with a 12-point run of its own in the second quarter for the lead, forcing eight turnovers against Phoenix.
The Fever continued to move through the Mercury’s defense to start the second quarter. Phoenix made 22 points in the third quarter to cut the deficit to two. However, Indiana took advantage of free throw attempts – making 32 out of 38 attempts – to break into triple digits.
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) recovers the ball against Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. © Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
This is the first time Phoenix has allowed 100 or more points in a game this season.
Alyssa Thomas once again led scoring for Phoenix with 32 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists.
Fever’s Defense
Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4) recovers the ball against Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 107-101. © Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Phoenix had 19 turnovers against Indiana, a rarity for the team. While the Mercury were able to create enough offense to make it close, the number of turnovers gave the Fever momentum throughout the game.
According to Phoenix’s post-game notes, head coach Nate Tibbetts acknowledged the importance of the turnovers and how they affected the game.
“Nineteen turnovers is the most turnovers we’ve had in a while,” he said. “Some of them were unforced… And you know, that when you turn the ball over in a game like this, those possessions are very valuable.”
On To The Next
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The Phoenix Mercury will now head to Georgia to face the Atlanta Dream on Friday, Aug. 1.
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