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06-04 10:00

68 - 72

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77%TO

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Ended68 - 72

10:00

Mike vs. Thiam (Brogchan gets the ball)

0-0

9:50

Brogchan made a passing error, and Johnson intercepted the ball

0-0

9:45

Johnson missed a two-point layup

0-0

9:45

The Storm grabbed the offensive rebound

0-0

9:38

Cooper committed a personal foul

0-0

9:30

Johnson received an assist from Dawson and hit a three-pointer

3-0

9:01

Mike received an assist from Brochamp and hit a jumper

3-2

8:39

Seedman missed a two-point jumper

3-2

8:34

Mike defended the rebound

3-2

8:24

Thomas received an assist from Mike and hit a jumper

3-4

8:10

Tiam missed a three-pointer

3-4

8:05

Ako Maccagni defensively rebounded

3-4

7:57

Cooper received an assist from Thomas and hit a three-pointer

3-7

7:40

Johnson made a passing error and the ball was intercepted by Brochamp

3-7

7:35

Ako Maccagni missed a pull-up long-range jumper

3-7

7:33

Thomas grabbed offensive rebounds

3-7

7:33

Thomas made a walking error

3-7

7:18

Seedman missed a three-pointer

3-7

7:16

Mercury grabbed the defensive rebound

3-7

7:16

Dawson committed an off-ball foul

3-7

6:58

Thomas missed a jumper

3-7

6:54

Horston defensively rebounded

3-7

6:33

Horston missed a three-pointer

3-7

6:30

Cooper defended the rebound

3-7

6:24

Mike received an assist from Thomas and hit a jumper

3-9

6:14

Brogchan committed a personal foul

3-9

6:14

The Storm made substitutions, with Holmes coming in to replace Hoston

3-9

6:14

The Storm made substitutions, with Samuelson coming on to replace Dalson

3-9

5:59

Hideman's drifting jumper was blocked by Mike

3-9

5:56

Ako Maccagni defensively rebounded

3-9

5:52

Mike received an assist from Ako Makani and scored a two-point layup

3-11

5:50

The storm paused for a long time

3-11

5:42

Ako Makani committed a kick violation

3-11

5:35

Tiam received an assist from Johnson and scored on a layup

5-11

5:19

Holmes committed a shooting foul

5-11

5:19

Thomas received two free throws, making the first

5-12

5:19

Thomas missed his second free throw

5-12

5:16

Johnson defensively rebounded

5-12

5:07

Mike committed a personal foul

5-12

5:07

Mercury made substitutions, Bonner came in to replace Mike

5-12

5:07

Mercury made substitutions, with Nojić coming on for Ako Makani

5-12

4:53

Thiam missed a three-pointer with a pull-up jumper

5-12

4:49

Thomas defended the rebound

5-12

4:45

Brockhan's foot-driving layup was blocked by Hideman

5-12

4:41

Broschan vs. Hideman (Johnson gets the ball)

5-12

4:41

The Storm grabbed a defensive rebound

5-12

4:31

Samuelson missed a three-pointer

5-12

4:30

The Storm grabbed the offensive rebound

5-12

4:25

Holmes missed a layup

5-12

4:18

Nojić defensively rebounded

5-12

4:15

Bonna missed a three-pointer from deep range

5-12

4:10

Samuelson defended the rebound

5-12

4:09

Tiam received an assist from Seedman and scored a two-point layup

7-12

4:03

Cooper missed a layup on a drive

7-12

4:02

Mercury grabbed the offensive rebound

7-12

4:00

The Storm made substitutions, with Melbourne coming on to replace Hideman

7-12

4:00

Mercury made substitutions, Herder came on to replace Cooper

7-12

4:00

The Storm made substitutions, with Cook coming in to replace Johnson

7-12

3:50

Bonner vs. Tiam (Thomas gets the ball)

7-12

3:45

Bonner's drifting jumper was blocked by Holmes

7-12

3:40

Holmes defensively rebounds

7-12

3:30

Holmes missed a layup

7-12

3:26

Nojić defensively rebounded

7-12

3:17

Broghan's three-pointer missed with a stop-and-pop jumper

7-12

3:13

Holmes defensively rebounds

7-12

3:06

Cook hit a two-pointer

9-12

3:04

Mercury is on a long pause

9-12

2:49

Broghan missed a stop-and-shoot jumper

9-12

2:46

Holmes defensively rebounds

9-12

2:32

Melburn received an assist from Samuelson and hit a three-pointer

12-12

2:15

Norjić hit a pull-up jumper

12-14

1:57

Samuelson missed a pull-up jumper

12-14

1:55

Thomas defended the rebound

12-14

1:52

Thomas scored a two-point layup

12-16

1:27

Cook's foot's turnaround jumper was blocked by Herder

12-16

1:23

Herder defended the rebound

12-16

1:19

Bonner received an assist from Herder and hit a two-point shot

12-18

1:19

Tiam committed a shooting foul

12-18

1:19

The Storm made substitutions, with Horston coming on to replace Tiam

12-18

1:19

The Storm made substitutions, with Dawson coming on to replace Samuelson

12-18

1:19

Bonner made free throws

12-19

1:19

Mercury made substitutions, Cooper came on to replace Brochamp

12-19

1:19

Mercury made substitutions, with Mike coming in to replace Thomas

12-19

1:08

Cook received an assist from Melbourne and hit a three-pointer

15-19

41.8

Bonner missed a three-pointer

15-19

32.3

Cooper grabbed offensive rebounds

15-19

31.0

Hoston committed a shooting foul

15-19

31.0

Cooper was awarded two free throws, with the first one made

15-20

31.0

Mercury made substitutions, with Ako Makani coming on for Nojić

15-20

31.0

Cooper made his second free throw

15-21

23.7

Horston missed a three-pointer

15-21

20.5

Mike defended the rebound

15-21

17.6

Mike made a mistake and the ball was stolen by Holmes

15-21

13.5

Hoston made a mistake and the ball was intercepted by Ako Makani

15-21

0.0

End of the first quarter

15-21

Match Info

The Phoenix Mercury edged out the Seattle Storm 72–68 in a tightly contested WNBA matchup on June 4, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena. The victory improved the Mercury’s early-season record while handing the Storm a tough loss on their home floor in front of a passionate Seattle crowd.

Game Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets in a defensive struggle that saw neither side reach 20 points in a single quarter. The Mercury’s balanced attack and clutch free‑throw shooting in the final minute proved decisive. Seattle fought back from a seven‑point deficit early in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback, as Phoenix’s disciplined half‑court offense kept the Storm at arm’s length.

Key Moments

First half grind: The Storm led 34–32 at halftime, thanks to strong interior defense and transition buckets from Jewell Loyd.
Third‑quarter surge: Phoenix opened the second half on a 12‑4 run, turning a two‑point deficit into a 44–38 lead with 5:30 left in the third.
Clutch free throws: With 12.3 seconds remaining and the Mercury ahead 70–68, Skylar‑Diggins Smith calmly sank two free throws to seal the 72–68 final.
Missed opportunities: The Storm shot just 6‑of‑21 from three‑point range and committed 14 turnovers, several of which led to easy Mercury points in transition.

Standout Players

Phoenix Mercury: Diana Taurasi led all scorers with 22 points, including a pair of timely three‑pointers in the third quarter. Brittney Griner added 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks, dominating the paint at both ends.

Seattle Storm: Jewell Loyd paced the home team with 20 points and 6 assists, but she struggled with her shot in the fourth quarter (1‑of‑5). Ezi Magbegor contributed a double‑double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, though she picked up her fourth foul early in the third, limiting her minutes in the decisive period.

Season Impact

The win lifted the Mercury to 5‑3 on the season, keeping them near the top of the Western Conference standings. For the Storm, the loss dropped them to 4‑4, putting pressure on the squad to find offensive consistency before a grueling road trip. Both teams are likely to meet again later in the regular season, and this narrow result suggests the matchup could be a preview of a competitive playoff series.