Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury
· Women's National Basketball AssociationPlum, Young spark Las Vegas to 100-80 romp over Phoenix
Plum sank three 3-pointers and scored 15 in a 38-point third quarter to help Las Vegas (6-1) turn a two-point halftime lead into an 82-60 advantage. Dearica Hamby scored 11 of her 13 points in the pivotal period.
Chelsea Gray finished with 13 points, five assists and four steals as the Aces improved to 4-0 at home. Theresa Plaisance had 11 points and nine rebounds off the bench.
Diamond DeShields topped Phoenix (2-4) with 19 points. Reserve Sophie Cunningham scored 17 and Diana Taurisi added 14 points and seven assists.
The Aces moved into first place with the victory, a half-game ahead of the idle Washington Mystics.
Regular Season Series
PHX wins series 2-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 64 - 77 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 64 - 77 |
| 4th 4.0 |  |
Erica McCall makes two point shot | 64 - 77 |
| 4th 4.0 | |
Erica McCall offensive rebound | 62 - 77 |
| 4th 5.6 | |
Theresa Plaisance misses 14-foot jumper | 62 - 77 |
Statistics
 WSH |
 PHX |
|
|---|---|---|
| 21-75 | FG | 32-62 |
| 28 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 6-26 | 3PT | 4-14 |
| 23 | Three Point % | 29 |
| 16-24 | FT | 9-13 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 69 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 14 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 34 |
| 9 | Assists | 19 |
| 8 | Steals | 2 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 11 | Total Turnovers | 19 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 15 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 46 |
| 17 | Fouls | 22 |
| 12 | Largest Lead | 18 |
Game Information
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 5,113 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 7 | L3 | 0.6315789 | 12 |
 New York |
0.5 | 8 | L2 | 0.6 | 12 |
 Indiana |
1 | 8 | W1 | 0.57894737 | 11 |
 Washington |
2.5 | 9 | W1 | 0.5 | 9 |
 Toronto |
3 | 10 | L1 | 0.47368422 | 9 |
 Chicago |
6 | 13 | L1 | 0.31578946 | 6 |
 Connecticut |
8 | 15 | W2 | 0.21052632 | 4 |
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 4 | W2 | 0.7894737 | 15 |
 Las Vegas |
1 | 5 | W2 | 0.7368421 | 14 |
 Golden State |
2.5 | 7 | W3 | 0.65 | 13 |
 Dallas |
4 | 8 | L2 | 0.57894737 | 11 |
 Los Angeles |
6.5 | 10 | L2 | 0.44444445 | 8 |
 Portland |
7.5 | 12 | L3 | 0.4 | 8 |
 Phoenix |
8.5 | 13 | W2 | 0.35 | 7 |
 Seattle |
10.5 | 15 | W2 | 0.25 | 5 |
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