- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs Chicago Sky
- Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: USA Network
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The Phoenix Mercury (11-18) are set to compete at Wintrust Arena against the Chicago Sky (10-18) this coming Monday.
In their previous game, the Phoenix Mercury triumphed over the Golden State Valkyries with a score of 91-89. The Mercury finished with a field goal percentage of 49.1% (27 out of 55 attempts) and successfully made 5 of 16 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 32 of 43 for a solid 74.4%. They tallied a total of 34 rebounds, with 6 coming from the offensive end. Additionally, the team registered 19 assists and forced 7 turnovers from their opponents, while managing 3 steals. On defense, they allowed the Valkyries to shoot 40.8% from the field (31 of 76). Golden State had 13 assists, recorded 7 steals, and grabbed 33 rebounds (13 offensive, 20 defensive) in this contest. They made 78.9% of their free throws, sinking 15 out of 19 attempts and hit 12 of 33 from beyond the arc.
A standout in this game was Kahleah Copper, who recorded 27 points on 9 of 14 shooting. Logging 34 minutes on the court, she also pulled down 4 rebounds and distributed 4 assists, finishing with an impressive field goal percentage of 64.3%.
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The Phoenix Mercury enter this matchup with a season record of 11-18. They are shooting 32.1% from three-point range (223 of 694) and have a free throw percentage of 78.7%. Averaging 83.2 points per game (11th in the league), they shoot 44.1% from the field. The Mercury turn the ball over 13.1 times per game and commit an average of 18.4 personal fouls. The team averages 31.6 rebounds per game and has a total of 566 assists this season, ranking 11th in the league in assists. Defensively, they cause 13.1 turnovers per game and average 21.5 personal fouls. Opponents shoot 36.9% from three-point range against them, and they rank 6th in points allowed per game (86.6). The Mercury give up a shooting percentage of 46.1% (380 of 623) and average 33.6 rebounds allowed, alongside ranking 10th for assists given up with 605 on the season.
In their last outing, the Chicago Sky emerged victorious with a score of 94-88 against the Connecticut Sun. The Sky secured 28 rebounds (22 defensive and 6 offensive) in this matchup. They turned the ball over 13 times but managed to steal it 10 times throughout the game. The Sun committed 26 fouls, allowing Chicago 26 free throw attempts, of which they converted 23 for an impressive 88.5%. From three-point territory, Chicago shot 31.8%, making 7 of 22 attempts. Overall, they completed 32 of 67 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 47.8%. Defensively, the Sky allowed the Sun to achieve a shooting percentage of 44.3% (31 of 70) and secured 34 rebounds overall (8 offensive).
Kamilla Cardoso was a key player for the Sky, shooting 8 of 12 for a field goal percentage of 66.7%. In just 21 minutes, she scored 26 points and contributed 6 rebounds along with 1 assist.
With a record of 10-18 for the season, the Chicago Sky boast a shooting percentage of 44.4%, ranking them 9th in the league. They have accumulated 2,457 points this season, averaging 87.8 points per game, and collect 32.9 rebounds on average. The Sky dish out 21.2 assists per game, ranking 5th in the WNBA, and turn the ball over 12.5 times per game. Committing 21.3 personal fouls per game, they shoot 77.0% from the charity stripe. Defensively, they rank 11th in points allowed per game with 89.7. Opponents shoot 31.1% from three-point territory (210 of 676), while their opponents convert 80.4% of free throw attempts. They average giving up 19.6 assists and 37.3 rebounds per game, placing them 5th and 15th in those categories within the league, while forcing 13.2 turnovers per game and allowing teams to shoot 44.1% from the field (6th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA clash?
Pick: Back Phoenix
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