Chicago Sky at Phoenix Mercury
· Women's National Basketball AssociationMercury, Taurasi rise in 96-86 win over Sky
The Sky darted to a 16-8 lead before the Mercury went on a 24-2 run in the last four minutes of the quarter and led by 14 at the end of the first. Taurasi tied the game at 16 with a 4-point play, Brianna Turner followed with a layup and Phoenix led the rest of the way.
Just before the break, Taurasi made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds left to steal some of Chicago's momentum, and the Mercury (4-2) led 55-49. In the third, following Courtney Vandersloot's 3 to bring the Sky within 60-59, Taurasi hit a pair of 3s within under a minute to again blunt Chicago.
Skylar Diggins-Smith and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough added scored 17 apiece in the win.
Vandersloot led the Sky (4-2) with 21 points, Kahleah Copper 18 and Allie Quigley 13.
It was a chippy game with Chicago coach James Wade getting ejected with a few minutes left in the fourth quarter after arguing with the officials.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 86 - 96 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 86 - 96 |
| 4th 9.4 |  |
shot clock turnover | 86 - 96 |
| 4th 24.3 |  |
Gabby Williams makes layup | 86 - 96 |
| 4th 26.5 | |
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough lost ball turnover (Gabby Williams steals) | 84 - 96 |
Statistics
 CHI |
 PHX |
|
|---|---|---|
| 32-70 | FG | 32-61 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 9-24 | 3PT | 10-19 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 53 |
| 13-16 | FT | 22-26 |
| 81 | Free Throw % | 85 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 27 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 4 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 23 |
| 19 | Assists | 17 |
| 12 | Steals | 8 |
| 4 | Blocks | 7 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 21 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 21 | Total Turnovers | 22 |
| 4 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 4 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 1 |
| 28 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 29 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 36 |
| 28 | Fouls | 19 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 17 |
Game Information
Location: Bradenton, FL
Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana |
- | 2 | W3 | 0.6666667 | 4 |
 Atlanta |
- | 2 | L1 | 0.6666667 | 4 |
 New York |
1 | 4 | W1 | 0.5 | 4 |
 Toronto |
1 | 4 | W1 | 0.5 | 4 |
 Washington |
1 | 3 | W1 | 0.5 | 3 |
 Chicago |
1.5 | 4 | L3 | 0.42857143 | 3 |
 Connecticut |
4.5 | 8 | L3 | 0.11111111 | 1 |
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 2 | W3 | 0.71428573 | 5 |
 Las Vegas |
0.5 | 2 | L1 | 0.6666667 | 4 |
 Golden State |
0.5 | 2 | W1 | 0.6666667 | 4 |
 Portland |
0.5 | 3 | W3 | 0.625 | 5 |
 Dallas |
1 | 3 | W1 | 0.5714286 | 4 |
 Los Angeles |
1.5 | 3 | W2 | 0.5 | 3 |
 Seattle |
2.5 | 5 | L1 | 0.375 | 3 |
 Phoenix |
3.5 | 6 | L4 | 0.25 | 2 |
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