Phoenix Mercury Extend Five-Game Win Streak Tie Second WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury secured their fifth consecutive win by defeating the Indiana Fever 85-79, moving into a three-way tie for second place in the WNBA standings alongside Las Vegas and Atlanta. Alyssa Thomas nearly achieved a triple-double with 23 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, supported by 19 points off the bench from DeWanna Bonner and balanced scoring from five Mercury players in double figures. The Fever, missing star Caitlin Clark due to a groin injury, were led by Kelsey Mitchell's 29 points and five 3-pointers, but struggled overall against Phoenix's strong defensive performance in the second quarter. Indiana now sits in eighth place with three games left, fighting to secure a playoff spot, while Phoenix aims for a better seed and home-court advantage. The Mercury's success has been fueled by contributions from Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Sami Whitcomb, and key defensive efforts from Natasha Mack. Phoenix closes the regular season with games against Washington, Connecticut, Los Angeles, and Dallas, while Indiana continues to cope with multiple injuries among key players.