Phoenix Mercury W walked into Chicago and left with a 106-101 win over Chicago Sky W on Aug. 4, taking the only game on the All Leagues schedule in a 207-point NBA W matchup.
The five-point margin reflected a game played on thin edges. Chicago generated enough offense to reach triple digits, but Phoenix answered every push and finished with the cleaner closing stretch to secure the road result.
Phoenix Wins the Night’s Only Game
With just one game on the calendar, Mercury-Sky carried the full spotlight. Phoenix made it count, producing 106 points and holding off a Chicago side that kept pressure on the scoreboard throughout.
The final score points to a game defined by pace, shot-making and limited separation. Chicago’s 101 points would be enough on many nights, but Phoenix’s offensive output forced the Sky to play from a narrow deficit late.
Sky Fall Short Despite Triple-Digit Output
Chicago’s offense delivered volume and efficiency sufficient to stay in contention, but the Sky could not turn that scoring into control of the game. In a matchup where both teams crossed the 100-point mark, defensive stops became premium possessions.
Phoenix’s ability to reach 106 ultimately decided the matchup. The Mercury did not need a blowout; they needed enough execution to protect the margin, and they found it in a tight road finish.
What It Means
For Phoenix, the win stands as a strong road result in NBA W play, built on sustained scoring and late-game composure. For Chicago, the loss is sharper because the offensive production was there, but the defensive resistance was not enough to close the gap.
On a quiet basketball night, Mercury-Sky delivered the drama: two teams over 100, a one-possession-style finish for much of the closing stretch, and Phoenix emerging with the decisive 106-101 victory.