Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics game paused due to on-court disruption
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:37 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
During the matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Washington Mystics on August 26, 2026, play was interrupted after a sex toy was thrown onto the court in the final minutes of the first half. This incident marked a recurring theme in WNBA games, as the Chicago Sky faced a similar disruption earlier this week. Despite the distraction, the Mercury struggled against the Mystics, who led 94-84 at the time of the interruption. Notable players included Alyssa Thomas and Natasha Mack for the Mystics, while Kelsey Plum had limited impact during her home debut, scoring 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting. The game was still ongoing at the time of reporting.
- •Game paused after a sex toy was thrown on the court.
- •Mercury were trailing 94-84 when play halted.
- •Kelsey Plum scored 10 points in her home debut.
- •The Mystics' Alyssa Thomas recorded a double-double.
- •Incident follows a similar occurrence in a previous game.
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — Mercury news: Phoenix-Mystics clash paused after sex toy gets thrown onto court
"The WNBA had high expectations for its product after securing a historic collective bargaining agreement in the spring, and while there have been a plethora of notable achievements from both a team and individual perspective, media coverage continues to revolve around non-game story lines. That trend continued during Tuesday night’s battle between […] The post Mercury news: Phoenix-Mystics clash paused after sex toy gets thrown onto court appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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