Overview
- The Mercury (10-4) meet the Sky (3-8) at Wintrust Arena on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, seeking a fifth straight win after a 94-89 victory in their May 27 meeting.
- Phoenix’s attack has been powered by Monique Akoa Makani’s 21 points and Alyssa Thomas’s 18 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in a recent 89-81 victory over New York.
- Chicago has struggled with a league-high 18.7 turnovers per game and a 30% three-point shooting rate, contributing to four losses in their last five games.
- Kahleah Copper is set to return after resting on Thursday, while Chicago guard Moriah Jefferson remains questionable with a leg injury.
- DraftKings Sportsbook lists Phoenix as 8-point road favorites, reflecting the Mercury’s defensive depth and rebounding edge.