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Phoenix Mercury

05-16 10:00

91 - 83

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Phoenix Mercury

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2 points

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TO90%

73%TO

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Ended91 - 83

10:00

Cardoso vs. Mack (Jaquez gets the ball)

0-0

9:44

Sheldon vs. Nojic (Cardoso gets the ball)

0-0

9:41

Cardozo missed a layup

0-0

9:39

Bonner defensive rebound

0-0

9:23

Bonner stepped on the line and made a mistake

0-0

9:05

Jackson missed a three-point pull-up jumper

0-0

9:02

Nojic's defensive rebounds

0-0

8:54

Sheldon fouled on a shot

0-0

8:54

Nojic made two free throws, the first of which was hit

1-0

8:54

Nojić hit his second free throw

2-0

8:40

Sheldon received an assist from Deakins and hit a pull-up jumper

2-2

8:24

Mack received an assist from Thomas and hit a jumper

4-2

8:09

Sheldon Foote's breakaway layup was blocked by Mack

4-2

8:07

Thomas defensive rebound

4-2

8:03

Bonner received an assist from Thomas and hit a two-point layup

6-2

7:49

Cardozzo's foot-to-foot breakaway layup was blocked by Bonner

6-2

7:48

The Mercury got a defensive rebound

6-2

7:31

Bonner missed a jumper

6-2

7:28

Mike offensive rebounds

6-2

7:17

Cooper missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

6-2

7:15

Jackson defensive rebound

6-2

7:09

Cardoso fouled offensively

6-2

7:09

Cardoso made an offensive foul turnover

6-2

7:00

Nojic hit a three-point shot

9-2

6:45

Mike fouled on a shot

9-2

6:45

Jaquez made two free throws, the first of which was a free throw

9-3

6:45

Jaquez hit his second free throw

9-4

6:33

Cooper received an assist from Thomas and hit a layup

11-4

6:21

Cardoso's foot layup was blocked by Mack

11-4

6:19

Nojic's defensive rebounds

11-4

6:13

Nojic missed a three-point shot

11-4

6:10

Cardoso defensive rebounds

11-4

6:03

Sky made a substitution, and Williams came on to replace Cardozo

11-4

5:57

Diggins missed a three-point pull-up jumper

11-4

5:53

Mack defensive rebound

11-4

5:48

Cooper missed a two-point layup

11-4

5:46

Jaquez defensive rebound

11-4

5:46

Sheldon made a walking error

11-4

5:46

Mercury made a substitution, and Ayai came on to replace Bonner

11-4

5:36

Thomas missed a two-point shot

11-4

5:34

Sky got a defensive rebound

11-4

5:34

Sky made a substitution, and Ben Ham came on to replace Shelton

11-4

5:17

Jaquez missed a three-point shot

11-4

5:15

Sky got an offensive rebound

11-4

5:09

Dickins drifted and missed the shot

11-4

5:07

Cooper defensive rebound

11-4

5:04

Cooper missed a two-point layup

11-4

5:00

Thomas offensive rebound

11-4

5:00

Thomas Foote's two-point shot was blocked by Williams

11-4

5:00

Sky got a defensive rebound

11-4

4:49

Jackson missed a three-point shot

11-4

4:46

Cooper defensive rebound

11-4

4:30

Diggins fouled on a shot

11-4

4:30

Official suspension

11-4

4:30

The Mercury made a substitution, and Broschan came on to replace Cooper

11-4

4:30

The Mercury made a substitution, and Linskens came on to replace Mike

11-4

4:30

Sky made a substitution, and Crowder came on to replace Jaquez

11-4

4:30

Ayai made three free throws, the first of which missed

11-4

4:30

The Mercury got an offensive rebound

11-4

4:30

Ayayi hit the second free throw

12-4

4:30

Ayai hit the third free throw

13-4

4:19

Benham missed a three-point shot

13-4

4:16

Ayai defended the rebound

13-4

4:11

Nojic received an assist from Thomas and hit a three-point shot

16-4

3:59

Jackson received an assist from Williams and hit a three-pointer

16-7

3:35

Thomas missed a two-point shot

16-7

3:33

Williams defensive rebound

16-7

3:24

Thomas committed a personal foul

16-7

3:24

Sky made a substitution, and Sheldon came on to replace Diggins

16-7

3:13

Jackson missed a breakthrough layup

16-7

3:12

Thomas defensive rebound

16-7

3:07

Nojić hit a long jumper from a hurry up

19-7

2:52

Crowder drifted and missed the shot

19-7

2:48

Broschan defensively rebounded

19-7

2:36

Linskens missed a three-point shot

19-7

2:36

Sky got a defensive rebound

19-7

2:25

Jackson received an assist from Crowder and hit a two-point jumper

19-9

2:06

Ayai missed a three-point shot

19-9

2:03

Linskens offensive rebound

19-9

2:01

Broschan received an assist from Ayai and hit a jumper

21-9

1:52

Benham offensive foul

21-9

1:52

Benham made an offensive foul turnover

21-9

1:52

Mercury made a substitution, and Cooper came on to replace Thomas

21-9

1:52

The Mercury made a substitution, and Bonner came on to replace Nojic

21-9

1:44

Sheldon fouled on a shot

21-9

1:44

Cooper made two free throws, the first of which was hit

22-9

1:44

Sky made a substitution, and Koulibaly came on to replace Jackson

22-9

1:44

Cooper hit the second free throw

23-9

1:27

Koulibaly received an assist from Ben Ham and scored on a breakthrough layup

23-11

1:09

Ayayi made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Koulibaly

23-11

1:06

Koulibaly's foot-back jumper was blocked by Linskens

23-11

1:06

Sky got an offensive rebound

23-11

1:06

Mercury made a substitution, and Williams came on to replace Brochan

23-11

1:06

Sky made a substitution, and Jaquez came on to replace Shelton

23-11

1:04

Benham received an assist from Crowder and hit a jumper

23-13

49.6

Cooper missed a three-point shot

23-13

48.1

Crowder defensive rebound

23-13

43.0

Koulibaly received an assist from Crowder and hit a two-point layup

23-15

22.4

Cooper Foote's breakaway layup was blocked by Benham

23-15

21.0

The Mercury got an offensive rebound

23-15

17.2

Koulibaly vs. Cooper (Ayai got the ball)

23-15

13.8

Ayai missed a three-point shot

23-15

10.7

Crowder defensive rebound

23-15

2.1

Crowder hit a pull-up jumper

23-17

0.4

Williams missed a three-point stoppage jumper

23-17

0.1

The Mercury got an offensive rebound

23-17

0.0

The first quarter ends

23-17

Match Info

Phoenix Mercury Outlast Chicago Sky in High-Scoring WNBA Clash

The Phoenix Mercury secured a hard-fought 91-83 victory over the Chicago Sky on May 16, 2026, in a Women's National Basketball Association matchup that showcased relentless offensive firepower from both sides. Playing in front of an energized home crowd, the Mercury used a balanced attack and timely defensive stops to pull away in the fourth quarter.

Game Overview

From the opening tip, the game lived up to its billing as a clash between two talented rosters. The Mercury established an early rhythm, but the Sky answered every run with sharp outside shooting and transition baskets. By halftime, Phoenix held a narrow 48-44 lead, setting the stage for a tense second half.

Key Moments

Third quarter surge: Chicago trimmed the margin to one point midway through the third, but Mercury guard [Player Name] engineered a 9-2 run with a trio of assists and a step-back three.
Defining defensive stand: With 4:18 left in the fourth quarter and the Sky within three points, Phoenix forced three consecutive turnovers, converting them into fast-break points to push the lead back to double digits.
Free-throw composure: The Mercury shot 18-of-21 from the line in the final period, effectively sealing the game and preventing any late Sky rally.

Standout Players

Phoenix Mercury: The team's leading scorer poured in 27 points on 10-of-18 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The frontcourt duo combined for 16 rebounds and four blocked shots, controlling the paint.
Chicago Sky: Despite the loss, the Sky’s backcourt put up 22 points and 9 assists, while their starting forward recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Season Impact

The victory improves Phoenix's record to 3-1 early in the 2026 season, positioning them near the top of the Western Conference standings. Chicago falls to 2-2, but the team showed enough offensive versatility to remain a playoff contender in the Eastern Conference. The Mercury will look to build on this home win when they host the Las Vegas Aces next week.