Mercury lose to Aces by 48 points in WNBA matchup
ESPN WNBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:54 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 8:40 AMESPN WNBA — Mercury fall to Aces by 48; 3rd-worst blowout ever...
"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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