LAS VEGAS — The Phoenix Mercury starts a four-game road trip this weekend, with their first game against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 15.
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Jun 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) against Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held (1) at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Phoenix defeated the Dallas Wings, 93-80, behind strong performances from Satou Sabally and a returning Alyssa Thomas on June 11. Both teams were evenly matched throughout the first quarter, but the Mercury gained ground in the next three.
Even with Paige Bueckers’ 35-point performance and going six-for-six to start the game, the Wings couldn’t capitalize.
Jun 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury center Murjanatu Musa (20) against the Dallas Wings at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Sabally scored 20 points, shooting 46.7% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Thomas had 20 points, 10 assists and two steals in her return.
The Mercury have improved to 7-4 for the season and continue to hold second in the Western Conference and fourth in the league.
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Jun 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) dribbles against Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) and forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) in the fourth quarter of their game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Las Vegas had a comeback victory against the Dallas, 88-84, on June 13. With star A’ja Wilson sidelined due to concussion protocol, the Aces struggled to keep their offensive momentum throughout the game. The Wings opened the third quarter with an 18-0 run, cutting a nine-point deficit to a 58-49 lead. However, turnovers hurt Dallas in the final minutes of the game.
The Aces went on a 17-2 run of their own, with Jackie Young shooting two free throws to capture the win.
Jun 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) drives past Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington (21) in the first quarter of their game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Young led the scoring for Vegas with 28 points, shooting 43.8% from the paint and shooting 11-for-11 on free throws.
The Aces are now 5-4 and are fourth in the Western Conference and sixth in the league.
Sabally BULLIES her way for the finish ????
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Catch the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces in a Western Conference matchup on Sunday, June 15 at 3 p.m.
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