Noemie Brochart and Shay Ciezki both contributed 15 points to lead the Phoenix team to a 101-69 victory over the Toronto Tempo. This marked the second-largest winning margin for Phoenix this season, following their 99-66 win against the Las Vegas Aces in the season opener.
Sami Whitcomb added 14 points to the score, while Marta Suarez and Maddy Westbeld, coming off the bench, scored 13 and 12 points respectively. Lexi Held also chipped in with 11 points for the Mercury, ending their four-game losing streak.
Alyssa Thomas showcased her playmaking skills with 12 assists in the game, marking her 11th game this season with 10 or more assists. On the Tempo side, Isabelle Harrison recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Kiki Rice and Laura Juskaite added 14 and 10 points respectively.
The Tempo, missing their top scorer Marina Mabrey due to injury, suffered a 101-69 defeat after falling 93-73 to Las Vegas the day before. Mabrey, averaging 20.8 points per game, has been sidelined for the past six games due to an adductor injury.
Phoenix dominated from the start, securing a 21-8 lead and maintaining control throughout the game. They led 27-17 after the first quarter, extended it to 58-35 by halftime, and closed the third quarter with a commanding 88-49 lead.
