PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are riding a six-game winning streak and hope to make it seven as they host the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday afternoon.
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Jun 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) shoots over New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
After a successful road trip, the Mercury opened their home stand with a win against the New York Liberty, 106-91, on Friday night. Phoenix’s defense and efficient shooting kept the defending WNBA Champions from making any major runs.
The Mercury broke their franchise record of three-point shots in a single game with 18. They previously set the record in the same week against the Chicago Sky with 17 on June 21.
Jun 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) passes the ball against the New York Liberty during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Satou Sabally scored 25 points with six rebounds and three assists for Phoenix.
Phoenix has improved to 12-4 in the season and continues to hold second in the Western Conference.
Las Vegas Preview
Jun 26, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) dribbles the ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
The Aces come off a loss against the Washington Mystics, 94-83, on Thursday, June 26. Las Vegas played from behind in the first three quarters before going on a 9-0 run in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to nine points against Washington. The Aces were able to cut the deficit to seven in the final minutes, but couldn’t capitalize.
Jun 26, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas guard Jewell Loyd (24) shoots the ball against Washington Mystics guard Lucy Olsen (33) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
A’ja Wilson led scoring for Las Vegas with 22 points, five rebounds and two assists.
Las Vegas holds a 7-8 record and is fifth in the Western Conference.
Last Encounter
Jun 15, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) shoots against Las Vegas Aces center Elizabeth Kitley (33) and guard Aaliyah Nye (13) in the second quarter at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
The last time the conference rivals met was on June 15, where the Mercury took a 76-70 victory in Sin City.
Satou Sabally helps the Mercury set the new franchise record!
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The Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces tip off on June 29 at 3 p.m. 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
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