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Copper and Thomas Help the Mercury Beat Valkyries 91-89
Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and Alyssa Thomas added 25 as Phoenix erased a 13-point deficit and won its third straight.
- On Wednesday, the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Golden State Valkyries 91-89, overcoming a 13-point deficit in their first game back from the All-Star break.
- Riding a streak of three straight wins, the Mercury have built momentum while the Valkyries have lost back-to-back games and fell a half-game behind Las Vegas.
- Kahleah Copper led with 27 points, while DeWanna Bonner added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Alyssa Thomas contributed 25 points with nine rebounds and eight assists.
- Nine seconds after Kayla Thornton tied the game at 82, Bonner answered with two free throws with 1:27 remaining to take the lead for good.
- The Mercury continue their schedule with upcoming contests, while the Valkyries seek to rebound from consecutive losses and reclaim ground in the standings.
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Copper and Thomas help the Mercury beat Valkyries 91-89
Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-89 on Wednesday night in the return from the All-Star break for both teams.
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