Phoenix Mercury Clinch Playoff Berth with Win Over Atlanta Dream
Kahleah Copper's 28 points lead Mercury to victory; Rhyne Howard's season-high 31 points not enough for Dream.
- Phoenix Mercury secure a playoff spot with a 74-66 win over the Atlanta Dream.
- Kahleah Copper scores 28 points, leading all Mercury players.
- Rhyne Howard puts up a season-high 31 points for the Dream, who remain tied with Chicago for the final playoff spot.
- Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi hit crucial 3-pointers in the final minutes to seal the win.
- The Mercury end their three-game losing streak and improve to a 17-17 record.