Mercury secure victory over Storm in Phoenix matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Phoenix Mercury achieved a 90-67 victory against the Seattle Storm on July 2, 2026. Associate head coach Kristi Toliver led the team in the absence of head coach Nate Tibbetts. Kahleah Copper topped the scoring with 30 points, supported by Lexi Held's 17 points and Valériane Ayayi's 18 points. This win marked the Mercury's fourth victory in their last five games, improving their record to 8-13. Looking ahead, they will host the Chicago Sky on July 7.
- •Mercury defeat the Storm 90-67 at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
- •Kahleah Copper scores 30 points, shooting 12-for-21.
- •Lexi Held contributes 17 points with a 5-for-6 performance from three-point range.
- •Alyssa Thomas returns from a suspension, adding 9 points and 13 rebounds.
- •Mercury next face the Chicago Sky on July 7.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mercury’s momentum continues to grow after blowout win over Storm
"PHOENIX — If there was any indication the Phoenix Mercury are turning their season around, Thursday’s win was it. Mercury associate head coach Kristi Toliver laughs with an official during a game against the Storm at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on July 2, 2026.
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