When the Phoenix Mercury needed their stars most, the “Big Three” answered the call.
Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, and Kahleah Copper powered the Mercury to a decisive 84-76 win over the Minnesota Lynx in the pivotal Game 3 that gave Phoenix a 2-1 series lead in the WNBA semifinals.
MIGHTY MERCURY 🗣?
— ESPN (@espn) September 27, 2025
Phoenix Mercury takes Game 3 at home as they are one win away from the WNBA Finals ??
Sabally scored 23 points, while Thomas and Copper also added 21 each as the Mercury moved within one win of their first Finals appearance since 2021.
Satou Sabally + clutch triples = automatic. Mercury back in front by two! 🔥
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 27, 2025
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With their stars carrying the offense, Phoenix also locked in defensively, holding top-seeded Minnesota to just nine points in the fourth quarter.
Pocket picked in the playoffs.
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) September 27, 2025
Game 4 is set for Monday, September 29, with the Mercury aiming to close out the series at home.
Natisha Hiedeman led the Lynx with 19 points off the bench, while Napheesa Collier added 17 before exiting late after twisting her ankle on a drive.
Minnesota finished Game 3 without Napheesa Collier or Coach Cheryl Reeve.
— espnW (@espnW) September 27, 2025
Coach was assessed a second technical foul and ejected after Collier collided with Alyssa Thomas on this play.
After winning the series opener at home, Minnesota has now dropped two straight and faces a must-win to keep its season alive.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.
