PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have surged in ESPN’s Power Rankings after their latest road trip and sit at No. 2 overall — previously No. 4.
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Jun 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld (24) against the Dallas Wings at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Mercury completed its road trip over the weekend undefeated, extending its win streak to five games. ESPN credited the team’s rookie group for making contributions, highlighting Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld and Kitija Laksa.
Jun 3, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kitija Laksa (9) dribbles the ball past Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Phoenix is ranked higher than the defending WNBA Champions, the New York Liberty, who are No. 3. The Minnesota Lynx are the only team ranked higher than the Mercury at No. 1.
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— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) June 21, 2025
Jun 19, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) drives to the basket as New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) defends during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury return home for a two-game set with their first against the New York Liberty on Friday, June 27 at PHX Arena.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
