ATLANTA — The Phoenix Mercury will look to shake off their latest loss quickly when they head to Georgia to face the Atlanta Dream Friday night.
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Indiana Fever forward Damiris Dantas (12) shoots the ball 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
The Mercury couldn’t capitalize on a hot start against the Indiana Fever, falling 107-101 on July 30. Turnovers played a crucial part in Phoenix’s loss, with 19 total. The game marked the most points the Mercury have given up so far this season.
Alyssa Thomas had another great game, scoring 32 points with 15 rebounds and seven assists.
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
Phoenix is 16-10 and continues to hold second place in the Western Conference.
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Jul 30, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) celebrates with Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) after hitting the game-winning shot against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
The Dream defeated the Dallas Wings in a close matchup, 88-85, on July 30. It was a back-and-forth game, as both teams were even deep into the fourth quarter. Atlanta’s Naz Hillmon made the tie-breaking shot from beyond the arc with 2.6 seconds left in the game.
Hillmon not only made the game-winning shot but also led the Dream with 21 points.
Jul 30, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) blocks the shot of Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington (21) during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Atlanta is 16-11 and is second in the Eastern Conference.
Last Encounter
Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) passes the ball while defended by Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld (24) and guard Sami Whitcomb (33) during the first quarter at PHX Arena, Jul 23, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The last time both teams played against each other was on July 23. The Dream came to the desert and defeated the Mercury, 90-79.
When To Watch
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The shot is just SO pretty. pic.twitter.com/viqLQTvufX
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 31, 2025
The Phoenix Mercury and the Atlanta Dream face off on Friday, Aug. 1 at 4:30 p.m.
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