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Sami Whitcomb and Bec Allen struggle as Sky falls
Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky looks to pass against Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on May 28, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Highlights
Satou Sabally's 20 points leads 4-1 Mercury to Phoenix Arena victory
- Tough game for both Sami Whitcomb and Bec Allen as Phoenix went head-to-head against Chicago
- Satou Sabally had 20 points and eight boards in the Mercury's 94-89 win
- Sky forward Angel Reese had 13 points and 15 rebounds
Australians Sami Whitcomb and Bec Allen both struggled from the field as the Phoenix Mercury (4-1) held off the Chicago Sky (0-4) 94-89 at Footprint Center on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Whitcomb played 20 minutes and went just 1-from-8 from the field, her only make was a three in five tries while Allen missed her only shot in nine minutes off the bench.
Phoenix Mercury point guard Whitcomb as a tough -13 while Allen was -10.
Key Details
- Result: Phoenix Mercury 94 def. Chicago Sky 89
- When: 28th May 2025
- Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix
- Standings: Phoenix Mercury (#2) | Chicago Sky (#11) (Standings)
By the Numbers
- Satou Sabally (Phoenix) starred with 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 33 minutes.
- Ariel Atkins (Chicago) scored 21 points, had six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 33 minutes.
What Happened
The Chicago Sky came out strong in the opening quarter, taking a 21-17 lead behind solid interior play from Kamilla Cardoso. Phoenix responded in the second period, but Chicago maintained their advantage, heading into halftime with a 44-38 lead.
The Mercury found their rhythm in the third quarter, with Kitija Laksa providing a spark off the bench. Her three-point shooting helped Phoenix outscore Chicago 29-27 in the period, narrowing the deficit to 71-67 heading into the final frame.
Phoenix took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring Chicago 27-18. Sabally's aggressive drives and Alyssa Thomas' playmaking proved decisive down the stretch. With four minutes remaining, Laksa hit a clutch three-pointer that put the Mercury ahead for good, capping off her efficient 18-point performance on 6-from-9 shooting.
Thomas orchestrated the Mercury offense masterfully, dishing out 15 assists while adding 10 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Her court vision and defensive presence were instrumental in Phoenix's comeback victory. The Mercury's bench outscored Chicago's reserves 35-10, with Laksa's 18 points leading the way.
The Mercury's three-point shooting made the difference, as they connected on 16-from-40 attempts (40%) compared to Chicago's 6-from-21 (28.6%). Phoenix also forced 16 Chicago turnovers while committing just nine of their own, leading to additional scoring opportunities that proved crucial in the close contest.
