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The Mercury beat the Storm 85–82 in Seattle on Aug 17, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  PHX | 20 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 85 |
  SEA | 17 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 82 |
Phoenix MercurySeattle Storm| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 37 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 7-12 | 0-1 |
| Kahleah Copper | 35 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 7-14 | 1-5 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 27 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3-7 | 3-7 |
| Satou Sabally | 23 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4-12 | 1-5 |
| Natasha Mack | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 27 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 5-10 | 0-3 |
| Kathryn Westbeld | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-2 |
| Lexi Held | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Kitija Laksa | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 85 | 34 | 21 | 31-64 | 8-26 |
| SEA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nneka Ogwumike | 34 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 10-17 | 1-6 |
| Gabby Williams | 34 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 6-14 | 1-4 |
| Brittney Sykes | 34 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 5-9 | 0-3 |
| Skylar Diggins | 29 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 5-10 | 0-2 |
| Ezi Magbegor | 28 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-1 |
| Erica Wheeler | 21 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Dominique Malonga | 18 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Tiffany Mitchell | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 82 | 30 | 19 | 34-72 | 4-22 |
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 | 31-64 | 48% | 6-22 27% |
| SEA | 34-72 | 47% | 4-22 18% |
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. Descriptive history of this game.
PHX offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · SEA defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
SEA offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 13 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
PHXSEAExpected pace: about 82 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 13 teams, 1st = best.
No pairing is lopsided: each unit meets one ranked within a few spots of it.
PHXSEACrew chiefJeff Smith · also working Eric Brewton, Agon Abazi
Counts per game across his last 39 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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| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 32.4 | 17.1 | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Kahleah Copper | 27.2 | 16.3 | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Satou Sabally | 24.8 | 14.3 | 4.1 | 2.1 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 24.4 | 11.9 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 24.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 23.5 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Natasha Mack | 18.3 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Kathryn Westbeld | 17.4 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Sykes | 32.8 | 15.3 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 30.9 | 19.3 | 6.7 | 2.5 |
| Gabby Williams | 30.9 | 11.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Skylar Diggins | 30.6 | 12.9 | 3.5 | 6.0 |
| Ezi Magbegor | 27.9 | 9.2 | 5.9 | 1.9 |
| Erica Wheeler | 27.3 | 9.6 | 2.3 | 3.6 |
| Dominique Malonga | 16.6 | 9.0 | 6.4 | 0.9 |
| Tiffany Mitchell | 15.6 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
PHX offenseper gameSEA defenseRank among 13 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 SEA defenseSEA 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.
SEAForAgainst48% of SEA'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 6series4 SEA| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | SEA 67 | PHX 90 | PHX+23 | +23 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | SEA 73 | PHX 93 | PHX+20 | +20 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | PHX 72 | SEA 68 | PHX+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | PHX 85 | SEA 82 | PHX+3 | +3 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | SEA 89 | PHX 77 | SEA+12 | +12 |
| May 23, 2025 | PHX 70 | SEA 77 | SEA+7 | +7 |
| May 17, 2025 | SEA 59 | PHX 81 | PHX+22 | +22 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2024 | SEA 89 | PHX 70 | SEA+19 | +19 |
| Sep 7, 2024 | PHX 66 | SEA 90 | SEA+24 | +24 |
| Jun 16, 2024 | SEA 78 | PHX 87 | PHX+9 | +9 |
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.
