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Brittney Griner Returns to Phoenix as Dream Defeat Mercury 90-79

Pregame tribute video recognized Griner’s decade with the Mercury, igniting an emotional standing ovation from fans welcoming her home.

Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner, holding her son Bash, is greeted by former Phoenix Mercury teammate Diana Taurasi after the Dream defeated the Mercury 90-79 at PHX Arena on July 23, 2025.
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Griner left the Mercury in free agency after 11 seasons with the team.

Overview

  • Allisha Gray scored 28 points and Brittney Griner added 17 with eight rebounds to lead Atlanta to a 90-79 victory in Phoenix.
  • Phoenix opened the game with a tribute video saluting Griner’s 11-season career, prompting an emotional standing ovation from fans and former teammates.
  • Kahleah Copper and Satou Sabally returned from injury to join Alyssa Thomas in what was Phoenix’s fullest starting lineup of the season.
  • Coach Nate Tibbetts is recalibrating the Mercury roster around Thomas as the team adapts to returning stars and life without former icons.
  • DeWanna Bonner urged supporters to bring donations for Griner’s annual BG’s Heart and Sole shoe drive during the homecoming.