Phoenix-Rookie Lexi held a season-high 24 points, Satou Sabally had 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists and the Phoenix Mercury Sloot on an 18-1 point to beat the Golden State Valkyries 86-77 on Thursday evening.
Phoenix was 76-68 left with 4:04.
The Mercury left 77-76 with 1:11 on a deep 3-guide. After Golden State 1 for 2 went to the free thrill, Sabally recovered her own miss and put it in while he was polluted. Sabally made the free throw for a three-point game and an 80-77 benefit with 33.3.
Golden State Guard Veronica Burton missed a wide open layout on the other side and Sabally was polluted before two free throws made for a five-point lead. The Valkyries revolved on their next two incoming plays, and the Mercury made four straight free throws to seal it.
Held was held 7 for 15 from the field, including 4 for 9 behind the arch, and 6 for 6 at the Free World Line for the best Scoreput by a Rookie this season and Paige Bueckers’ mark of 21 passed.
Phoenix (6-3) improved at home to 5-1-one franchise best to start a season.
Sami Whitcomb added nine points before he was polluted for Phoenix, which was without starters Kahleah Koper (left knee) and Alyssa Thomas (left calf).
Burton led Golden State (2-5) with 16 points and went 9 for 11 at the free throw line. Temi Fagbenle had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Kayla Thornton, Cecilia Zandalasini and Julie Vanloo each scored 10.
Jersey -exchange
Megan McConnell, sister of NBA Guard TJ McConnellBreed his No. 9 Indiana Pacers sweater on the couch after being injured on Tuesday in the loss of Phoenix against Minnesota. He was seen at the NBA final with her No. 16 Mercury Jersey.
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