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Mercury secure 89-80 win over Tempo amid Alyssa Thomas suspension

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Mercury secure 89-80 win over Tempo amid Alyssa Thomas suspension

Summary

The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Toronto Tempo 89-80 on June 27, 2026, in Toronto. The victory capped a three-game road trip with a 2-1 record. Star player Alyssa Thomas was suspended for this game following a Flagrant 2 foul in a previous matchup. The Mercury showed resilience, led by 27 points from Kahleah Copper and 20 from Valeriane Ayayi. Their next game is against the Seattle Storm on July 2.

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By the Numbers

•Phoenix Mercury win 89-80 against Toronto Tempo in Toronto.
•Alyssa Thomas suspended for this game due to a previous incident.
•Kahleah Copper scores 27 points; Valeriane Ayayi adds 20.
•Mercury finish road trip with a 2-1 record.
•Next game is against the Seattle Storm on July 2.

Latest Updates

9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mercury rally around Alyssa Thomas, top Tempo to finish 3-game road trip

What they're saying

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TORONTO — On a day when the noise off the court has only intensified, the Phoenix Mercury went into Scotiabank Arena and picked up an 89-80 win over the Toronto Tempo without star Alyssa Thomas. Jun 27, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) dribbles the ball against the Toronto Tempo during the second half at Scotiabank Arena.
— Yahoo Sports

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