The Phoenix Mercury are set to face off against the Chicago Sky to start the thrilling WNBA game on August 28, 2025, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT. The Chicago Sky are trying to recover from a 79-74 loss to the Aces, while the Phoenix Mercury enter this game fresh off a 92-84 victory against the Sparks.
The Mercury have a statistical advantage offensively, scoring 82.9 points per game on average over the Sky’s 75.9, and shooting somewhat better from the field (43.2% versus 42.2%). Chicago, on the other hand, has a slight edge on the glass, grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game as opposed to 34.8 for Phoenix, and they also have a higher offensive rebounding percentage.
The Mercury moves the ball better, earning 20.6 assists per game compared to the Sky’s 19.3, although both teams have the same number of defensive rebounds (26.1).
The two teams will face off for the fourth time this season; the Mercury won the last encounter on August 4 with a score of 83-67, paced by 25 points from Kahleah Copper.
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Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky: Date and tip-off time
The Phoenix Mercury will square off against the Chicago Sky in an exciting WNBA game on August 28, 2025, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
How to watch Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky on TV & stream live online
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Phoenix Mercury team news
Kahleah Copper is averaging 15.3 points, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Alyssa Thomas averages 16.0 points, 9.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 8.8 rebounds per game.
Satou Sabally averages 16.8 points, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 6.4 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Mercury injuries
No injuries
Chicago Sky team news
Kamilla Cardoso scores 13.4 points, pulls down 8.4 rebounds, assists 2.3, and steals 0.4 per game.
Ariel Atkins scores 13.8 points, has 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 3.6 assists.
Angel Reese has been averaging 14.3 points, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 12.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky injuries
Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky head-to-head record
In recent games, the Phoenix Mercury have trounced the Chicago Sky, winning all five of their matches. They won 83-67 in their most recent meeting on August 4 and had impressive victories of 107-86 and 94-89 earlier in the season. The Mercury won 93-88 in September and 86-68 in August, even going all the way back to the previous season.
With several games in which they scored more than 90 points, these results demonstrate Phoenix’s steady offensive advantage over Chicago. The Mercury are clearly in the lead going into this game, and unless the Sky can stop Phoenix from scoring, they have a good chance of continuing their winning streak in the series.
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