Retired WNBA star unveils WNBA All-Star court in Indianapolis International Airport
Watch Tamika Catchings unveil WNBA All-Star court Thursday, June 26, 2025, inside the Indianapolis International Airport.
The Phoenix Mercury lost to the Las Vegas Aces at PHX Arena Sunday, June 29, 84-81, to snap their winning streak at six games.
Trailing 59-50 entering the fourth quarter, the Mercury put together a 17-3 run to take a 67-62 lead. The Aces battled back and took a 79-78 lead on a pair of A’ja Wilson free throws, but the Mercury’s Kahleah Copper hit a 3-pointer with 1:25 remaining in the fourth quarter.
A layup by Jackie Young tied the game, and, after Satou Sabally missed a long 3-point attempt, Wilson hit a driving layup for an 83-81 Las Vegas lead.
Phoenix’s Sami Whitcomb missed a 3, and the Aces’ Aaliyah Nye hit one of two free throws.
Whitcomb’s last-second 3-point try missed, and the Mercury fell for the first time in seven games.
Alyssa Thomas led the way for the Mercury, scoring 16 points on 50% shooting, dishing a team-high eight assists and grabbing seven rebounds. Copper contributed 15 points and six boards, and Sabally had 10 points and nine rebounds.
The WNBA’s reigning MVP, Wilson had game-highs 26 points and 18 rebounds for the Aces (8-8).
The Mercury (12-5) maintained their hold on second place in the WNBA standings. The third-place New York Liberty (11-5) lost in Atlanta to the Dream earlier in the day.
The Mercury play next at the WNBA’s 12th-place Dallas Wings (5-13) on July 3 at 5 p.m.