Mercury reserves score 43 points in 86-80 win over Sky
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Camille Little scored 19 points, Cayla George had career highs of 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 86-80 on Friday night.
Monique Currie hit a 3-pointer to extend Phoenix's lead to 74-70 and, after Allie Quigley missed a 3, Currie made two free throws for a six-point lead.
On Chicago's possession with 34.1 seconds left, Courtney Vandersloot missed a layup and got her own rebound but Cappie Pondexter missed another layup. Phoenix's Danielle Robinson sealed it by making two free throws with 13.6 seconds left for an 82-76 lead.
Currie scored 10 of her 18 points at the free throw line for Phoenix (12-10), which was 29 of 33 at the line compared to Chicago's eight attempts.
Stefanie Dolson scored a career-high 29 points for Chicago (8-15). Quigley made 4 of 5 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 19 points. Pondexter passed Tamika Catchings for sole possession of sixth in WNBA history with 1,489 assists.
Regular Season Series
PHX wins 3-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tiara Cruse
- Eric Brewton
- Isaac Barnett
2023-24 Western Conference Standings
2023-24 Eastern Conference Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 32 | 8 | .800 | - | L1 |
Connecticut | 28 | 12 | .700 | 4 | W1 |
Indiana | 20 | 20 | .500 | 12 | L1 |
Atlanta | 15 | 25 | .375 | 17 | W3 |
Washington | 14 | 26 | .350 | 18 | W1 |
Chicago | 13 | 27 | .325 | 19 | L5 |