How Kahleah Copper And The Mercury Beat A West Rival

The Phoenix Mercury concluded the 2024 season with a record of 19-21, demonstrating competitive performance against many teams throughout the year.

However, the Mercury struggled significantly against the Connecticut Sun, who swept them in their matchups. In one notable game, the Sun defeated the Mercury 70-47, and Phoenix did not have any player score in double digits, highlighting their difficulties in this series.

In their season series against the Dallas Wings, the Mercury secured a 3-1 victory. The series began with a loss for Phoenix, as the Wings won the first game 107-92, despite strong individual performances from Kahleah Copper, who scored 32 points, and Diana Taurasi, who added 28 points.

The Mercury rebounded in the subsequent games, winning the next three matchups. In the Commissioner's Cup game, they defeated the Wings 97-90, with Copper leading with 29 points, Brittney Griner contributing 24 points and nine rebounds, and Taurasi adding 20 points. The third game saw another win for Phoenix, where Copper scored 34 points, and five players total scored in double figures, including Griner with 24 points. The final game ended in a 100-84 victory for the Mercury, with Copper again as the top scorer with 32 points, supported by Griner's 23 points and contributions from other players like Natasha Cloud.

Overall, the Mercury's series against the Dallas Wings showcased their ability to dominate after an initial setback, with Kahleah Copper emerging as a standout performer in multiple games, helping the team control the series effectively.