Phoenix Mercury W vs Seattle Storm W — 90:67, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, July 3, 2026 • Mortgage Matchup Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury W | 31 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 90 |
| Seattle Storm W | 20 | 16 | 22 | 9 | 67 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Phoenix Mercury W | Seattle Storm W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 33/73 | 26/62 |
| 3-Pointers | 11/26 | 8/25 |
| Free Throws | 13/19 | 7/12 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 29 |
| Assists | 23 | 19 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
Box Score
Top scorers
K. Copper
30 PTS · 7 REB · 3 AST
Valeriane Vukosavljevic
18 PTS · 2 REB · 3 AST
A. Held
17 PTS · 5 REB · 2 AST
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. CopperS | 35:53 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 12-21 | 2-5 | 4-7 |
| A. ThomasS | 33:18 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 4-10 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| D. BonnerS | 31:23 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3-10 | 0-5 | 0-0 |
| A. HeldS | 31:15 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 6-11 | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane VukosavljevicS | 27:23 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 5-11 | 3-7 | 5-7 |
| Monique Makani | 14:26 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Q. Carter | 11:27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| M. Suarez Rodriguez | 08:13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Kyara Linskens | 06:42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 90 | 40 | 23 | 33-73 | 11-26 | 13-19 |
Seattle Storm W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. JohnsonS | 29:19 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 4-12 | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| N. HiedemanS | 27:23 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 6-11 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| A. ThiamS | 26:56 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 6-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| J. MelbourneS | 26:02 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 3-4 |
| Dominique MalongaS | 20:50 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2-11 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| J. Horston | 20:49 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2-6 | 0-2 | 2-4 |
| Ezi Magbegor | 16:57 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Stefanie Dolson | 12:23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| K. Samuelson | 08:24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Z. Cooke | 06:31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| T. Thierry | 02:13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| M. Holmes | 02:13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 67 | 29 | 19 | 26-62 | 8-25 | 7-12 |
Game Recap
The Phoenix Mercury delivered a decisive 90-67 win over the Seattle Storm, controlling the matchup on both ends and pulling away for a 23-point victory. Phoenix’s offense was led by Kahleah Copper, who set the tone with a game-high 30 points and gave the Mercury a consistent scoring option throughout the contest.
Key Takeaways
- →Phoenix Mercury W has a superior Net Rating of -3 compared to Seattle Storm W's -10
- →Phoenix Mercury W has a stronger home performance and a better offensive rating compared to Seattle Storm W
- →Phoenix Mercury W has a significant schedule advantage with 5 days of rest compared to Seattle Storm W's 2 games in the last 7 days
- →Phoenix Mercury W, with no significant injuries and a better home performance (89
- →Phoenix Mercury W has a significant home court advantage, scoring 89