Phoenix Mercury @ Portland Fire
Bonner helps the short-handed Mercury beat the Fire 78-72
PORTLAND, Ore. -- — DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 19 points, Natasha Mack added 16 points and the short-handed Phoenix Mercury beat the Portland Fire 78-72 on Friday night.
Phoenix (4-8) was without usual starters Alyssa Thomas (left calf) and Kahleah Copper (left hip) due to injuries.
Bonner sank a 3-pointer from the corner with the shot clock winding down to give Phoenix a 64-62 lead. Jovana Nogic made the Mercury's final field goal with 2:46 remaining for a 68-67 lead and they never trailed again.
Five Phoenix players combined to make 10 of 12 free throws in the final three minutes, with Bonner going 4 for 4. The Mercury finished 19 of 22 from the line.
Noemie Brochant and Monique Akoa Makani each added 11 points for Phoenix. Nogic had a team-high six assists.
Sarah Ashlee Barker led Portland (6-6) with 15 points and seven rebounds. Karlie Samuelson made her first four 3-pointers and finished with 13 points. Teja Oblak added 11 points. The Fire were undone by 20 turnovers.
Mercury: At Golen State on Tuesday night.
Fire: At Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Matchups
Game Information
Portland, OR
Referee:Roy Gulbeyan
Referee:Sarah Williams
Referee:Josh Reed
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | 2 | .800 | - | W6 |
| Dallas | 7 | 3 | .700 | 1 | W4 |
| Las Vegas | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Golden State | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2 | L1 |
| Portland | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3 | L2 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 6 | .400 | 4 | L3 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 8 | .333 | 5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 8 | .273 | 5.5 | L4 |
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