PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury won their fifth straight game Tuesday night, defeating the Indiana Fever 85-79 and continuing to emphasize their focus on themselves.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) is defended by Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) during the first quarter at PHX Arena on Sept. 2, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
After starting slow in the first minutes of the first quarter, the Mercury quickly found their footing to take the lead against the Fever for the rest of the game. Forward Alyssa Thomas nearly had an eighth triple-double this season, scoring 23 points with nine rebounds and nine assists.
The victory marked another collective effort from the team, as Phoenix’s bench outscored Indiana’s 31-12. Four other Mercury players scored in double digits against the Fever: Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner and Sami Whitcomb.
Sep 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) shoots over Indiana Fever guard Aerial Powers (23) in the first half at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
As the season winds down, the Mercury aren’t focused on other teams but on improving themselves ahead of the playoffs. Despite already clinching a playoff berth, there’s still more to play for. They are in a three-way tie for the No. 2 seed with four games left in the regular season.
“Just from a standings standpoint, typically throughout the year you’re talking about the process or you wanna do things the right way,” said head coach Nate Tibbetts, according to the team’s post-game notes. “… But right now, we’re in the business of winning games and so all of them matter.”
Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) celebrates after a basket with Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) against the Indiana Fever during the second quarter at PHX Arena on Sept. 2, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Although the Washington Mystics — the Mercury’s next opponent — are out of playoff contention, the Mercury aren’t taking them lightly. As with any other opponent this season, Phoenix is focused on improving and building on its progress.
“There’s only a few more games left until the playoffs; these games are about us,” said Thomas post-game. “It’s about coming out and executing our game plan. Just fine-tuning ourselves and be ready for [the] playoffs.”
The Mercury remain locked in on finishing the regular season strong, focusing on their progress as the standings are getting closer.
The @PhoenixMercury came up BIG, defeating the Indiana Fever, 85-79, to pick up their 5th-straight WIN!
👏 Alyssa Thomas: 23 PTS | 9 REB | 9 AST
👏 DeWanna Bonner: 19 PTS | 4 REB
👏 Satou Sabally: 13 PTS
👏 Kahleah Copper: 11 PTS | 3 REB
👏 Sami Whitcomb: 10 PTS | 2 3PM | 7 AST… pic.twitter.com/VCmpj6TYqx— WNBA (@WNBA) September 3, 2025
The Phoenix Mercury will now head to the East Coast to face the Washington Mystics on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 4:30 p.m.
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