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The Valkyries beat the Mercury 87–81 at home on Jun 9, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  PHX | 18 | 14 | 29 | 20 | 81 |
  GS | 22 | 27 | 17 | 21 | 87 |
Phoenix MercuryGolden State Valkyries| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 32 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 9-14 | 0-0 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 32 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 7-11 | 3-5 |
| Noemie Brochant | 29 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4-6 | 2-4 |
| Kahleah Copper | 26 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3-11 | 1-4 |
| Natasha Mack | 25 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 3-5 | 1-1 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 28 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1-7 | 1-5 |
| Lexi Held | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-3 |
| Jovana Nogic | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Quionche Carter | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 81 | 33 | 23 | 30-65 | 9-25 |
| GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 37 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 7-15 | 2-7 |
| Kayla Thornton | 35 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3-7 | 2-5 |
| Gabby Williams | 30 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 9-19 | 3-6 |
| Kiah Stokes | 20 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Janelle Salaun | 25 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-5 |
| Kaila Charles | 20 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-2 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 87 | 27 | 18 | 27-61 | 10-29 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHX | 30-65 | 46% | 9-25 36% |
| GS | 27-60 | 45% | 10-28 36% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
PHX offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · GS defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
GS offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
PHXGSExpected pace: about 80 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
PHXGSCrew chiefFatou Cissoko-Stephens · also working Angel Kent, Agon Abazi
Counts per game across his last 40 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 33.5 | 18.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 33.1 | 15.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 26.2 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 26.1 | 8.8 | 4.8 | 1.3 |
| Natasha Mack | 25.4 | 10.3 | 8.3 | 1.4 |
| Jovana Nogic | 21.7 | 11.8 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Noemie Brochant | 20.3 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| Lexi Held | 16.0 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 28.4 | 13.7 | 3.3 | 5.5 |
| Kayla Thornton | 26.3 | 9.8 | 5.5 | 0.5 |
| Gabby Williams | 25.7 | 14.5 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Janelle Salaun | 23.5 | 13.9 | 3.7 | 1.5 |
| Kiah Stokes | 21.5 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| Kaila Charles | 20.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 | 1.2 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 17.4 | 8.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 14.9 | 7.1 | 1.6 | 2.1 |
PHX offenseper gameGS defenseRank among 15 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
PHX offense vs GS defenseGS offense vs PHX defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
PHXForAgainst49% of PHX's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
GSForAgainst50% of GS's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
PHX 5series3 GS| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | GS 89 | PHX 91 | PHX+2 | +2 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | PHX 81 | GS 87 | GS+6 | +6 |
| May 10, 2026 | PHX 79 | GS 95 | GS+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | GS 72 | PHX 81 | PHX+9 | +9 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | PHX 98 | GS 91 | PHX+7 | +7 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | PHX 78 | GS 77 | PHX+1 | +1 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | GS 77 | PHX 86 | PHX+9 | +9 |
| May 11, 2025 | GS 84 | PHX 79 | GS+5 | +5 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
