Phoenix Mercury delete post after win over Indiana Fever due to backlash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Phoenix Mercury secured a controversial 111-109 victory over the Indiana Fever on June 24 in Indianapolis. Following the win, the Mercury posted a doodle referencing DeWanna Bonner's performance, but deleted it after receiving backlash related to a viral incident involving Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark. Thomas had an altercation with Clark during the game, resulting in a Flagrant Foul 2 and a one-game suspension for Thomas. This match marked the second meeting between the teams within three days, with the Fever previously defeating the Mercury 86-77. The Mercury declined to comment on the deleted post.
- •Mercury defeat Fever 111-109 on June 24
- •Social media post referencing Bonner deleted due to backlash
- •Thomas suspended for altercation with Clark
- •Fever previously won 86-77 against Mercury on June 20
- •Two teams faced off twice in three days
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Mercury delete social media post after win over Indiana Fever. Here's why
"The Phoenix Mercury's sixth win of the season wasn't without controversy and a now-deleted social media post inadvertently fanned the flames.
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