Chicago Sky @ Phoenix Mercury
Chicago visits Phoenix after Copper's 30-point outing
Chicago Sky (2-0) at Phoenix Mercury (1-2, 1-2 Western Conference)
Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury faces the Chicago Sky after Kahleah Copper scored 30 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 88-84 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
Phoenix finished 15-7 at home a season ago while going 27-17 overall. The Mercury averaged 21.0 assists per game on 29.7 made field goals last season.
Chicago went 10-34 overall last season while going 4-18 on the road. The Sky averaged 6.0 steals, 4.2 blocks and 15.5 turnovers per game last season.
INJURIES: Mercury: Sami Whitcomb: out (knee), Monique Akoa Makani: out (not injury related).
Sky: DiJonai Carrington: out (foot).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Roy Gulbeyan
Referee:Marcy Williams
Referee:Kelly Broomfield
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| New York | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| Washington | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Toronto | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Indiana | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Connecticut | 0 | 3 | .000 | 2.5 | L3 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 2 | 1 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Golden State | 2 | 1 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 1 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1 | L2 |
| Dallas | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1 | L2 |
| Portland | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1 | L1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 | L2 |
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