Bonner Named Western Conference Player of the Week

August 20, 2018 - PHOENIX - Two-time WNBA Champion, three-time Sixth Woman of the Year and 2018 WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner was named the Western Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the league office today. It's the fifth career honor for Bonner, and her first time winning it since June 14, 2015. Bonner earns the award after helping guide the Mercury to a 2-0 record last week, including victories over Atlanta and New York to help extend the Mercury's win streak to four games to end the regular se... Full Story

Phoenix Suns No. 1 Draft Pick Deandre Ayton Purchases Block of 300 Tickets for Phoenix Mercury Playoff Game Tomorrow

August 20, 2018 - PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, has generously purchased a block of 300 tickets for the Phoenix Mercury's single-elimination Round 1 playoff game against the Dallas Wings tomorrow (Aug. 21) at Arizona State University's Wells Fargo Arena at 5:30 p.m. Those tickets will be available to be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis on the north side of the arena beginning at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. Fans may claim up to four tickets per perso... Full Story

Phoenix Mercury Postgame Notes: Phoenix 96, New York 85

August 19, 2018 - KEY STAT Phoenix was dialed in from behind the arc sinking a season-high 15 three-pointers on 31 attempts (.484). Six Mercury players made three-pointers in the contest, each making at-least two. This marks the 12th time the Mercury has made 10-or-more three pointers this season, the team is 11-1 in these games. HIGHLIGHTS The Phoenix victory secures the fifth seed in the WNBA playoffs and locks in a first round matchup against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m. Phoenix... Full Story

Mercury to Host Dallas Wings in Round 1 of WNBA Playoffs

August 19, 2018 - PHOENIX - The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury today clinched the five seed in the WNBA Playoffs with a 96-85 win over New York, and will host the Dallas Wings at 5:30 p.m. Phoenix time this Tuesday, August 21. Due to a scheduling conflict, the game will take place at Wells Fargo Arena on the campus of Arizona State University. Tickets to the Mercury's Round 1 playoff game are now on sale and can be purchased by calling 602.252.WNBA or by visiting PhoenixMercury.com. Phoenix (20-1... Full Story

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