Phoenix Mercury @ Portland Fire
Bonner helps the short-handed Mercury beat the Fire 78-72
PORTLAND, Ore. -- — DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 19 points, Natasha Mack added 16 points and the short-handed Phoenix Mercury beat the Portland Fire 78-72 on Friday night.
Phoenix (4-8) was without usual starters Alyssa Thomas (left calf) and Kahleah Copper (left hip) due to injuries.
Bonner sank a 3-pointer from the corner with the shot clock winding down to give Phoenix a 64-62 lead. Jovana Nogic made the Mercury's final field goal with 2:46 remaining for a 68-67 lead and they never trailed again.
Five Phoenix players combined to make 10 of 12 free throws in the final three minutes, with Bonner going 4 for 4. The Mercury finished 19 of 22 from the line.
Noemie Brochant and Monique Akoa Makani each added 11 points for Phoenix. Nogic had a team-high six assists.
Sarah Ashlee Barker led Portland (6-6) with 15 points and seven rebounds. Karlie Samuelson made her first four 3-pointers and finished with 13 points. Teja Oblak added 11 points. The Fire were undone by 20 turnovers.
Mercury: At Golen State on Tuesday night.
Fire: At Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Matchups
Game Information
Portland, OR
Referee:Roy Gulbeyan
Referee:Sarah Williams
Referee:Josh Reed
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | 2 | .833 | - | W8 |
| Las Vegas | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1.5 | W4 |
| Dallas | 7 | 4 | .636 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Golden State | 7 | 5 | .583 | 3 | W1 |
| Portland | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4.5 | L3 |
| Los Angeles | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 9 | .308 | 6.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 3 | 10 | .231 | 7.5 | L6 |
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