Overview

• Phoenix played without starters Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, Natasha Mack and Megan McConnell due to injuries
• Rookie guard Lexi Held set a season high with 24 points and Satou Sabally added 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists
• The Mercury outscored Golden State 18-1 in the final four minutes after trailing 76-68
• Phoenix improved to 6-3 overall and 5-1 at home, marking its best home start to begin a season
• Golden State fell to 2-5 with a fourth straight loss, and coach Natalie Nakase lamented her team’s lack of energy ahead of Saturday’s game against the Aces