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Mercury lose to Aces by 48 points in WNBA matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:54 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Mercury lose to Aces by 48 points in WNBA matchup
Summary

The Phoenix Mercury suffered a significant 48-point defeat against the Las Vegas Aces on July 12, 2026. This loss marks the third-worst blowout in WNBA history. Coach Nate Tibbetts emphasized the need for improvement, stating that the team cannot afford any more losses like this. The Mercury will seek to regroup as they aim to rebound from this setback in their upcoming games.

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By the Numbers
  • •Mercury fall by 48 points to the Aces on July 12, 2026.
  • •This is the third-worst blowout in WNBA history.
  • •Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts stresses urgency for improvement.
  • •Upcoming games are crucial for Mercury's playoff hopes.
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  • 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Aces crush Mercury, 106-58, for third-largest blowout in WNBA history
  • 8:40 AMESPN WNBA — Mercury fall to Aces by 48; 3rd-worst blowout ever...
What they're saying
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Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts said his team "can't have any more of these" after Saturday night's 48-point loss to the Aces, the third-worst blowout in WNBA history.

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Amazingly, the Aces and Mercury faced each other in last season's WNBA Finals. And Phoenix beat Las Vegas in their season opener.

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