PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury had a bounce-back performance in front of their home crowd on Monday night, defeating the Dallas Wings 102-72.
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Jul 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) shields the ball from Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Mercury put pressure on the Wings the entire first half, forcing 13 turnovers. Phoenix’s Sami Whitcomb scored 19 points in the first quarter, making her first three shot attempts from beyond the arc to start the game.
Whitcomb continued her shooting dominance into the second quarter, ending the first half with 29 points — the most points in a half by a WNBA player this season.
Jul 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) looks to pass around Dallas Wings forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Phoenix opened the third quarter with a 19-3 run and shot efficiently behind Whitcomb’s performance. The Wings went on a 7-3 run of their own to open the fourth quarter. However, the Mercury kept pace with Dallas and scored triple digits for the third time this season.
Phoenix Mercury’s Sami Whitcomb leads scoring for the Mercury against the Dallas Wings.
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Whitcomb had a career high of points in a single game with 36, shooting 63.2% from the field and 63.6% from three.
Alyssa Thomas recorded her first triple-double in a Phoenix Mercury uniform.
Keeping It Simple
Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld (24) deflects the ball away from Dallas Wings forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) during the first quarter at PHX Arena on July 7, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
This was the third meeting between the conference rivals, with the Mercury taking two out of three games. Phoenix’s last game against Dallas ended in a 98-89 loss — a result the team hoped to move past by focusing on defense and rebounding.
The Mercury went without their top scorers in the win. Head coach Nate Tibbetts said he was proud of the team for stepping up without them when asked by Aya Abdeen from Ball Is Life.
“I didn’t think that we were up to the challenge that night,” he said, referring to their last loss to the Wings. “That was probably the first time all year. So, I’m really proud of our group for responding the way they did without [Satou Sabally] and [Kahleah Copper].”
Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James (10) is defended by Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4) during the first quarter at PHX Arena on July 7, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
When asked by Tia Reid from The Next Hoops about the win being a statement, Thomas compared the back-to-back games to a “playoff setting” and the win as a bounceback.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a statement to the league,” said Thomas. “I think, for us, we’re going to continue to do what we do, despite whoever is out. It’s next person up, and we’re just going to continue to play like a team.”
One More At Home
Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas keeps producing for team tonight!
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The Mercury will face the Minnesota Lynx next on Wednesday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
