The Phoenix Mercury erased a 13-point deficit to defeat the Golden State Valkyries 91-89 on Wednesday night in Phoenix, snapping a five-game losing streak and extending their winning run to three games.
Kahleah Copper led all scorers with 27 points before fouling out with 1:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. Alyssa Thomas stuffed the stat sheet with 25 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, while DeWanna Bonner contributed 17 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks.
The Valkyries (19-9) appeared in control midway through the fourth quarter, leading by 13, before the Mercury mounted their comeback. After Copper fouled out — a call upheld upon challenge and replay review — Kayla Thornton sank a three-pointer to tie the game at 82. Bonner responded with two free throws with 1:27 to play, putting Phoenix ahead for good.