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146
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Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Phoenix Mercury
29
25
27
27
108
Chicago Sky
22
27
28
27
104
Phoenix Mercury
Chicago Sky
2 points
16
24
3 points
15
6
Free Throws
31
38
Free Throws Rate
TO81%
79%TO
Foul
00
03
Ended108 - 104
10:00
Cardoso vs. Mack (Thomas got the ball)
0-0
9:41
Cooper missed a breakthrough layup
0-0
9:38
Cardoso defensive rebounds
0-0
9:33
Thomas fouled on a shot
0-0
9:33
Cardoso made two free throws, the first of which was hit
0-1
9:33
Cardozo hit his second free throw
0-2
9:21
Mack received an assist from Whitcomb and hit a layup
2-2
9:09
Shelton made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Mack
2-2
9:02
Bonner missed a three-point shot
2-2
9:00
Thomas offensive rebound
2-2
9:00
Cardoso fouled on a shot
2-2
9:00
Thomas made two free throws, the first of which was hit
3-2
9:00
Thomas hit the second free throw
4-2
8:54
Jackson stepped on the line and made a mistake in passing
4-2
8:40
Cooper hit a pull-up jumper
6-2
8:25
Jackson received an assist from Diggins and hit a jumper
6-4
8:17
Whitcomb dribbled out of bounds for a mistake
6-4
8:05
Jackson missed a step-back jumper
6-4
7:59
Thomas defensive rebound
6-4
7:55
Cooper received an assist from Thomas and scored on a breakthrough layup
8-4
7:46
Cardoso received an assist from Sheldon and hit a layup
8-6
7:39
Sheldon committed a personal foul
8-6
7:32
Bonner stepped on the line and made a mistake
8-6
7:16
Mike committed a personal foul
8-6
7:10
Jackson missed a layup
8-6
7:07
Mack defensive rebound
8-6
6:57
Bonner lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Koulibaly
8-6
6:54
Bonner shot foul
8-6
6:54
Koulibaly made two free throws, the first of which was hit
8-7
6:54
Sky made a substitution, and Ben Ham came on to replace Shelton
8-7
6:54
Koulibaly hit the second free throw
8-8
6:34
Whitcomb received an assist from Thomas and hit a three-pointer
11-8
6:14
Cardoso received an assist from Deakins and scored on a breakthrough layup
11-10
6:14
Whitcomb fouled on a shot
11-10
6:14
Sky made a substitution, and Jaquez came on to replace Koulibaly
11-10
6:14
Cardozo missed the free throw
11-10
6:11
Thomas defensive rebound
11-10
6:05
Cooper received an assist from Thomas and hit a three-pointer
14-10
5:52
Jackson hit a two-point shot
14-12
5:35
Cooper received an assist from Thomas and hit a three-pointer
17-12
5:23
Cooper shot foul
17-12
5:23
Deakins made two free throws, the first of which missed
17-12
5:23
Sky got an offensive rebound
17-12
5:23
Diggins missed his second free throw
17-12
5:20
Bonner defensive rebound
17-12
5:09
Jackson fouled on a shot
17-12
5:09
Bonner made two free throws, the first of which was hit
18-12
5:09
Bonner hit the second free throw
19-12
4:53
Jackson made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Thomas
19-12
4:48
Cooper received an assist from Thomas and hit a pull-up jumper
21-12
4:48
The sky paused for a long time
21-12
4:48
Mercury made a substitution, and Williams came on to replace Bonner
21-12
4:31
Dickins hit a long jumper from a hurry to stop
21-14
4:13
Cooper missed a layup
21-14
4:11
Jaquez defensive rebound
21-14
4:08
Benham missed a three-point shot
21-14
4:06
The Mercury got a defensive rebound
21-14
3:56
Jaquez fouled on a shot
21-14
3:56
Cooper made two free throws, the first of which was hit
22-14
3:56
Mercury made a substitution, and Carter came on to replace Mike
22-14
3:56
Mercury made a substitution, and Prechtel came on to replace Whitcomb
22-14
3:56
Cooper missed his second free throw
22-14
3:53
Cardoso defensive rebounds
22-14
3:42
Jackson missed a two-point jumper
22-14
3:42
The Mercury got a defensive rebound
22-14
3:42
Jaquez committed a personal foul
22-14
3:42
Thomas made two free throws, the first of which was hit
23-14
3:42
Sky made a substitution, and Sheldon came on to replace Jaquez
23-14
3:42
Thomas hit the second free throw
24-14
3:33
Diggins hit a pull-up jumper
24-16
3:22
Cooper missed a jumper from a pull-up shot
24-16
3:18
Jackson defensive rebound
24-16
3:13
Prechtel fouled on a shot
24-16
3:13
Jackson made two free throws, the first of which was a free throw
24-17
3:13
Sky made a substitution, and Koulibaly came on to replace Diggins
24-17
3:13
Jackson hit his second free throw
24-18
3:13
The sky hindered the game from proceeding with the violation
24-18
2:57
Cooper received an assist from Thomas and hit a three-pointer
27-18
2:41
Jackson made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Carter
27-18
2:30
Williams missed a layup
27-18
2:27
Cardoso defensive rebounds
27-18
2:21
Cardoso stepped on the line and made a mistake
27-18
2:21
Mercury made a substitution, and Marley came on to replace Cooper
27-18
2:21
Mercury made a substitution, and Jensen came on to replace Thomas
27-18
2:10
Cardoso fouled on a shot
27-18
2:10
Jensen made two free throws, the first of which was hit
28-18
2:10
Sky made a substitution, and Latimore came on to replace Cardozo
28-18
2:10
Sky made a substitution, with Van Liss coming on to replace Ben Hamm
28-18
2:10
Jensen hit his second free throw
29-18
1:51
Marley fouled on a shot
29-18
1:51
Latimore made two free throws, the first of which was hit
29-19
1:51
Lattimore missed his second free throw
29-19
1:48
Prechtel defensive rebound
29-19
1:26
Williams missed a three-point shot
29-19
1:20
Jackson defensive rebound
29-19
1:01
Sheldon missed a two-point jumper
29-19
57.1
Carter defensive rebound
29-19
52.3
Van Lees vs. Williams (Sheldon got the ball)
29-19
52.3
Williams lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Van Liss
29-19
42.3
Jensen defended for 3 seconds (technical foul)
29-19
42.3
Sheldon hit a free throw for a technical foul
29-20
38.0
Jackson missed a jumper
29-20
34.9
The Mercury got a defensive rebound
29-20
24.0
Prechtel offensive foul
29-20
24.0
Prechtel made an offensive foul error
29-20
1.4
Jackson drifted and hit a shot
29-22
0.0
The first quarter ends
29-22
Match Info
### Phoenix Mercury Edge Out Chicago Sky in High-Scoring WNBA Thriller
The Phoenix Mercury secured a hard-fought 108-104 victory over the Chicago Sky in a pulsating Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) matchup. The game, played on April 26, 2026, was a showcase of elite offensive firepower, with both teams trading baskets until the final buzzer.
#### Match Overview
From the opening tip, it was clear that this would be a contest defined by pace and scoring. The Mercury and Sky, two teams with a rich history of competitive basketball, produced a combined 212 points in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Phoenix ultimately prevailed, improving their early-season record and demonstrating their championship aspirations.
#### Key Moments
The game featured several critical turning points. After a tightly contested first half, the Mercury managed to build a small lead heading into the fourth quarter. However, the Chicago Sky refused to back down, launching a spirited comeback in the final period to close the gap to just a single possession. In the crucial final minutes, Phoenix’s defense stepped up, forcing key stops while their offense executed with precision at the free-throw line to seal the win.
#### Standout Performances
While individual stat lines were not provided, a game of this magnitude—with over 108 points scored—suggests a team-wide offensive explosion for the Mercury. Multiple players likely reached double figures, and the backcourt and frontcourt combination proved too much for Chicago to handle. The Sky’s 104-point effort indicates they also had multiple players performing at a high level, particularly in the up-tempo offensive rhythm.
#### Season and Table Impact
This result is significant for the early season landscape of the WNBA. For the Phoenix Mercury, a high-scoring win against a tough opponent like the Sky serves as a strong statement of intent. The Chicago Sky, despite the loss, showed they can compete with the league's elite on the road. Both teams will look to build on this performance as the season progresses, with the Mercury aiming to solidify their spot at the top of the standings.

