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Mercury Overcome 18-Point Deficit for 85-80 Win, Sign Haley Jones on Hardship Contract

The Mercury have reached a 5-2 mark by leaning on bench contributors to compensate for sidelined stars.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 01: Odyssey Sims #0 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket between Kathryn Westbeld #24, Sevgi Uzun #10 and Murjanatu Musa #20 of the Phoenix Mercuryduring the first half at Crypto.com Arena on June 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Phoenix trailed the Sparks by 18 points in the first half before outscoring them 24-9 in the third quarter to secure an 85-80 comeback victory.
  • Satou Sabally led the rally with 24 points, nine rebounds and four steals while Kathryn Westbeld and Kitija Laksa each added 15 points.
  • The team added guard/forward Haley Jones on June 1 via a hardship contract and she debuted with 2 points and an assist in four minutes.
  • Kahleah Copper remains sidelined after knee surgery and Alyssa Thomas did not travel for Phoenix’s upcoming game against the Minnesota Lynx.
  • Coach Nate Tibbetts has been praised for navigating the injury crisis and guiding the Mercury’s resilient 5-2 start.