Overview

• Phoenix Mercury lost to Atlanta Dream 72-63 in their first matchup of a two-game series.
• The Mercury struggled with a poor first-quarter performance, scoring just six points.
• Kahleah Copper led Phoenix with 22 points in the loss, while Tina Charles had a double-double for Atlanta.
• Phoenix is currently sixth in the Western Conference, fighting to secure a playoff spot.
• The rematch will be pivotal for both teams as they vie for postseason positioning.