WNBA: Kahleah Copper help Mercury rally past Valkyries

sports / Array Basketball WNBA: Kahleah Copper help Mercury rally past Valkyries Associated Press / 06:15 PM July 30, 2026 Share: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury high fives DeWanna Bonner #24 after scoring against the Golden State Valkyries during the first half of the WNBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on July 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP PHOENIX— Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-89 on Wednesday night in the return from the WNBA All-Star break for both teams. Alyssa Thomas had 25 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and DeWanna Bonner added 17 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for the Mercury (11-18).

They have won three straight following a five-game losing streak. Article continues after this advertisement READ: WNBA: Alyssa Thomas’ 20th triple-double lifts Mercury past SparksFEATURED STORIES SPORTS Alex Eala ousts Leylah Fernandez to reach DC Open quarterfinals SPORTS LIVE: Alex Eala vs Leylah Fernandez - Mubadala DC Open Round of 16 SPORTS Naomi Osaka books quarterfinal ticket at DC Open The Valkyries (19-9), who lost 90-82 at home to Washington last time out, have lost back-to-back games and fell a half-game behind second-place Las Vegas. Copper was called for her sixth foul with 1:45 to play, the Mercury challenged and, after replay review, the call was upheld.

Nine seconds later Kayla Thornton hit a 3-pointer that tied it at 82, but Bonner answered with two free throws with 1:27 remaining to take the lead for good. Cecilia Zandalasini fouled out with 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting for Golden State. Veronica Burton added 15 points and Kaila Charles had 10 points and a season-high 10 rebounds, her second career double-double and her first since 2021.

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