Overview

• Natisha Hiedeman buried a 3-pointer with 5.1 seconds remaining to break a 71-71 tie and seal the victory.
• Phoenix held a seven-point advantage late in the third quarter before Minnesota rallied to even the score.
• Kayla McBride scored 20 points and Alanna Smith added 19 in Napheesa Collier’s absence.
• Courtney Williams contributed 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and drilled a tying three with 53 seconds left.
• Satou Sabally led Phoenix with 26 points and 11 rebounds while the Mercury also played without Alyssa Thomas due to a calf injury.