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Mercury Survives Sky's Furious Comeback, Wins 91-83
16 May
Summary
- Jovana Nogic led the Mercury with 27 points in the victory.
- Phoenix blew a 17-point second-half lead before securing the win.
- Skylar Diggins left the game due to an eye injury in the second quarter.
The Phoenix Mercury secured a hard-fought 91-83 victory against the Chicago Sky on Friday night, despite seeing a significant second-half lead evaporate. Jovana Nogic was the standout performer for the Mercury, pouring in 27 points.
Fellow Mercury players Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper also had strong offensive showings, contributing 17 points apiece. These three players were instrumental in scoring the final seven points of the game, clinching the win after the Sky had battled back to trail by a single point.
The Sky, led by Rickea Jackson's impressive 29-point performance, mounted a formidable comeback. However, they were hampered by the early departure of Skylar Diggins, who exited the game in the second quarter due to an eye injury.
Phoenix held a commanding 45-35 lead at halftime and extended it to 17 points early in the second half. The Sky, however, rallied in the latter stages, even taking a brief lead before the Mercury's late surge secured the win.
