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Dallas Wings beat Phoenix Mercury 87-82; rematch set for Monday

Wings extend winning streak to six; Mercury stay alive in playoff picture as teams meet again within 48 hours.

What to know

  • Dallas Wings beat Phoenix Mercury 87-82 on Saturday behind Paige Bueckers's 26 points, extending their winning streak to six games.
  • The teams rematch Monday in an unusual 48-hour back-to-back series; Wings play for playoff seeding while Mercury act as spoilers.
  • Alyssa Thomas kept Phoenix close with a triple-double (19 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) despite the loss.
  • Only two games separate playoff seeds 4-8, making the rematch significant for Dallas's postseason positioning.

“Alyssa Thomas posted a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in Saturday's game, while the Mercury stayed within one possession late in the fourth quarter.”

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Dallas Wings beat Phoenix Mercury 87-82; rematch set for Monday
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    Chris Paul attends Wings-Mercury rematch at Mortgage Matchup Center

    NBA legend Chris Paul showed up to support the WNBA game Monday evening. The Mercury and Wings played the second game of their back-to-back series in Phoenix.

    “Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 26 points, while Dallas did enough late to hold off a Mercury rally.”
    — Yahoo Sports · source
    1. first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

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    2. first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

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    Wings and Mercury rematch Monday at Mortgage Matchup Center

    The teams play again just two days after Saturday's game. Dallas enters with momentum and a 26-16 record, having clinched a playoff spot and playing for seeding. Phoenix, at 15-27, is effectively playing spoiler but still has an opportunity to affect playoff positioning.

    1. first by AL.com, 2d ago

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    Wings defeat Mercury 87-82 with Bueckers leading the way

    Dallas beat Phoenix in the first of a back-to-back series at College Park Center. Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 26 points on 10-19 shooting as Dallas extended its winning streak to six consecutive games. Phoenix stayed close late despite the loss.

    1. first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago