Bonner leads short-handed Mercury to victory over Fire 78-72
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 19 points as the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Portland Fire 78-72 on Friday night in Portland. The Mercury, down two starters due to injuries, took control late in the game after a 64-62 lead from a key 3-pointer by Bonner. Phoenix showed strong free-throw shooting, finishing 19 of 22 overall. Sarah Ashlee Barker led the Fire with 15 points but struggled with turnovers, committing 20 throughout the game. The Mercury improves to 4-8, while the Fire falls to 6-6.
- •Bonner scored 19 points for Phoenix.
- •Phoenix shot 19 of 22 from the free-throw line.
- •Portland committed 20 turnovers in the game.
- •Next, the Mercury face Golden State on Tuesday.
- •The Fire will play against Los Angeles on Sunday.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Bonner helps the short-handed Mercury beat the Fire 78-72
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