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Mercury Edge Valkyries 78-77 After Last-Second Foul at Chase Center

The inaugural franchise will enter the All-Star break at 10-11 after faltering in clutch moments against a depleted Mercury squad

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Overview

  • Phoenix overcame the absence of Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper by shooting 41.4% from beyond the arc with just eight players available.
  • Bench scorer DeWanna Bonner poured in 22 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 to secure the comeback victory.
  • The Mercury shot 47.4% overall, marking the third-highest field-goal percentage by an opponent this season against Golden State.
  • Golden State erased an early 10-point deficit with an 18-1 run but a missed layup by Cecilia Zandalasini and her subsequent foul on Alyssa Thomas in the final second sealed their fate.
  • The Valkyries will travel to Seattle on Wednesday for their final game before the midseason break.