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Fox Sports
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Phoenix visits Chicago following Akoa Makani's 21-point game
Associated Press Phoenix Mercury (10-4, 6-4 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (3-8, 1-6 Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury visits the Chicago Sky after Monique Akoa Makani scored 21 points in the Mercury's 89-81 victory over the New York Liberty. The Sky have gone 1-3 in home games. Chicago is fifth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 86.3 points while holding opponents to 46.0% shooting. The Mercury are 4-2 in road games. Phoenix ranks eighth in the WNBA with 33.8 rebounds per game. Satou Sabally paces the Mercury with 8.5. Chicago's average of 6.4 made 3-pointers per game is 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Phoenix allows. Phoenix averages 80.5 points per game, 5.8 fewer points than the 86.3 Chicago allows to opponents. The teams meet for the second time this season. The Mercury won 94-89 in the last matchup on May 28. Sabally led the Mercury with 20 points, and Ariel Atkins led the Sky with 21 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Atkins is averaging 12.6 points, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals for the Sky. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 11.5 points and 7.1 rebounds over the past 10 games. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 14.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, nine assists and 1.8 steals for the Mercury. Sabally is averaging 19.5 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sky: 3-7, averaging 77.0 points, 35.7 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 85.6 points per game. Mercury: 7-3, averaging 81.9 points, 34.2 rebounds, 20.3 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 42.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.3 points. INJURIES: Sky: Moriah Jefferson: out (leg), Courtney Vandersloot: out for season (acl). Mercury: Megan McConnell: out (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Phoenix visits Chicago following Akoa Makani's 21-point game
Phoenix Mercury (10-4, 6-4 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (3-8, 1-6 Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury visits the Chicago Sky after Monique Akoa Makani scored 21 points in the Mercury's 89-81 victory over the New York Liberty. The Sky have gone 1-3 in home games. Chicago is fifth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 86.3 points while holding opponents to 46.0% shooting. The Mercury are 4-2 in road games. Phoenix ranks eighth in the WNBA with 33.8 rebounds per game. Satou Sabally paces the Mercury with 8.5. Chicago's average of 6.4 made 3-pointers per game is 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Phoenix allows. Phoenix averages 80.5 points per game, 5.8 fewer points than the 86.3 Chicago allows to opponents. The teams meet for the second time this season. The Mercury won 94-89 in the last matchup on May 28. Sabally led the Mercury with 20 points, and Ariel Atkins led the Sky with 21 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Atkins is averaging 12.6 points, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals for the Sky. Kamilla Cardoso is averaging 11.5 points and 7.1 rebounds over the past 10 games. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 14.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, nine assists and 1.8 steals for the Mercury. Sabally is averaging 19.5 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sky: 3-7, averaging 77.0 points, 35.7 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 85.6 points per game. Mercury: 7-3, averaging 81.9 points, 34.2 rebounds, 20.3 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 42.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.3 points. INJURIES: Sky: Moriah Jefferson: out (leg), Courtney Vandersloot: out for season (acl). Mercury: Megan McConnell: out (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mercury Campaigns WNBA Star's Case For the MVP Award
Mercury Campaigns WNBA Star's Case For the MVP Award originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas has accomplished a lot in the WNBA. However, two accolades are still missing in her resume: a championship and an MVP award. This season, Thomas is playing for a new team and has a chance of winning both in her first year. Advertisement The Mercury are in a good position with a 10-4 record. The team's performance has been a surprise, especially since Diana Taurasi retired and Brittney Griner was traded. Phoenix has a new star trio with Thomas, Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally. Given that Thomas has the most experience, she has set a standard that the entire team has followed. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas shoots a free throw against the New York Jones-Imagn Images On Thursday, Thomas played an important role in Mercury's 89-81 victory over the New York Liberty. Against the defending champions, she kept her double-double streak alive. The former Connecticut Sun forward had 18 points and 15 rebounds and seven assists in the box score. Advertisement After recording her fifth-straight double-double, the Mercury campaigned for Thomas to be in the MVP conversations. "FIFTH CONSECUTIVE DOUBLE-DOUBLE FOR THE ENGINE 🔥" the Mercury posted. "SIXTH double-double of the season in only NINE games played. "If you don't mention Alyssa Thomas, it's not an MVP conversation." In the recent WNBA MVP odds by DraftKings sportsbook, Thomas isn't part of the top three players favored to win the award. Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Liberty's Breanna Stewart are the top-three favorites to win. With her continued streak of scoring, rebounding and passing, there's a chance the WNBA will eventually notice Thomas. The five-time All-Star is averaging 14.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 9.3 assists. She's proven to be an important piece in the Mercury's success as they try to contend for the championship this year. Advertisement Related: WNBA Sends Message to Mercury Rookie's Career Night vs. Liberty This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
10 hours ago
- Sport
Monique Akoa Makani scores 21 points and Mercury hand Liberty their 1st home loss, 89-81
NEW YORK -- Rookie Monique Akoa Makani scored a season-high 21 points, Alyssa Thomas added 18 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 89-81 on Thursday night for their fourth straight win. Sami Whitcomb scored eight of her 16 points in the fourth quarter, Satou Sabally had 14 points and nine rebounds, and Kitija Laksa added 13 points for Phoenix (10-4). Breanna Stewart scored a season-high 35 points for the defending champion Liberty (10-2), who lost at home for the first time this season. Sabrina Ionescu added 16 points on 3-of-16 shooting, including 1 of 10 from 3-point range. Whitcomb's 3-pointer capped a 16-6 run that gave Phoenix an 84-74 lead with 3:10 to play. She went 4 of 9 from 3-point range and Laksa hit 3 of 6. The rest of the Mercury went 0 for 16 from behind the arc. New York's Jonquel Jones left early in the second quarter with a right ankle injury and did not return. The Mercury's Lexi Held departed midway through the third quarter after a collision with Stewart while diving for a loose ball near midcourt. Kahleah Copper (injury management) did not play for the Mercury, who beat Connecticut 83-75 on Wednesday. The 2021 WNBA Finals MVP with Chicago, Copper had surgery on her right knee in May and made her season debut against Las Vegas on Sunday. The Liberty kick off a four-game trip Sunday at Seattle. Phoenix plays the last four consecutive away games Saturday at Chicago.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Mercury ends Liberty's perfect home run with impressive win in WNBA
Rookie Monique Akoa Makani scored a career-high 21 points to lead the Phoenix Mercury to a thrilling 89-81 comeback win over the New York Liberty on Thursday night, snapping New York's perfect home record. The victory extended Mercury's winning streak to four games, improving their season mark to 10-4. Akoa Makani, who shot 8-of-12 from the field, delivered her best performance yet, surpassing her previous high of 14 points set in May. She headlined a balanced Mercury offence that overcame a 35-point explosion from Liberty star Breanna Stewart . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo — WNBA (@WNBA) Alyssa Thomas powered the Mercury with a double-double of 18 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists. Sami Whitcomb added 16 points, including four timely 3-pointers, while Satou Sabally chipped in 15 points and nine boards. Kitija Laksa also contributed 13 points off the bench. Live Events Despite a poor 3-point shooting night (7-of-31), the Mercury made up ground at the free-throw line, converting 22-of-27 (81.5%). Their composure down the stretch proved crucial in halting New York's home dominance. — WNBA (@WNBA) The Liberty, now 10-2, lost for the second time in three games. Stewart scored 18 points in the third quarter alone but lacked support. Sabrina Ionescu finished with 16 points but went just 3-of-16 from the field and 1-of-10 from beyond the arc. Trailing 65-64 heading into the fourth, Mercury seized control with a 13-5 run. Akoa Makani hit a jumper to break a 68-68 tie, and Laksa added to the surge. Whitcomb's fourth 3-pointer extended the lead to 10 with just over three minutes left, and the Mercury closed it out at the line.
