Dallas Wings @ Phoenix Mercury
Kahleah Copper scores 32 for her seventh 30-point game of the season and the Mercury beat the Wings
PHOENIX -- — Kahleah Copper scored 32 points, the seventh time she's had over 30 this season, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 100-84 on Wednesday for their third straight series victory.
Brittney Griner added 23 points for Phoenix (12-10), which scored 100-plus points against Dallas for the second time in a week, following a 104-96 victory on July 3.
Copper scored 18 points in the first half and Griner added 13 to help Phoenix build a 49-46 lead. Copper scored seven of Phoenix's 31 third-quarter points to help pull away.
The Mercury improved to 10-0 when taking a lead into the fourth quarter this season.
Natasha Cloud scored 14 points and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan added a season-high 12 for Phoenix. Copper was 12 of 19 from the field and 7 of 9 at the stripe. Diana Taurasi (leg) did not play for the second straight game.
Natasha Howard and Odyssey Sims each scored 19 points for Dallas (5-18). Teaira McCowan had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Arike Ogunbowale had 13 points and a career-high 13 assists.
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Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Jeff Wooten
Referee:Tiara Cruse
Referee:Gerda Gatling
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | 2 | .714 | - | W3 |
| Golden State | 5 | 2 | .714 | - | W2 |
| Portland | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Dallas | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1 | L2 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 6 | .250 | 3.5 | L4 |
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