This is the second meeting of the season between these two teams. Phoenix won the first matchup 94–89 on May 28, led by Satou Sabally’s 20 points and Alyssa Thomas’s 15 assists. The Mercury enter this game riding a four-game winning streak, including a statement road win over the New York Liberty. Meanwhile, the Sky are trying to snap a two-game skid and find consistency behind their rookie core.
Phoenix Mercury: Surging Toward the Top
Record: 10–4 (3rd in Western Conference)
Last Game: 89–81 win vs New York Liberty
Strengths:
Balanced Attack: Phoenix averages 80.5 points per game and ranks 3rd in the WNBA in three-pointers made (9.4 per game).
Defensive Pressure: They force 16.4 turnovers per game and allow just 77.6 points per contest (4th-best in the league).
Star Power: Satou Sabally (19.6 PPG, 8.5 RPG) and Alyssa Thomas (14.8 PPG, 9.0 APG, 7.7 RPG) are both playing at All-WNBA levels.
Key Players:
Satou Sabally: 20+ points in 3 of her last 5 games
Alyssa Thomas: Averaging nearly a triple-double
Monique Akoa Makani: Coming off a career-high 21 points vs New York
Chicago Sky: Searching for Identity
Record: 3–8 (5th in Eastern Conference)
Last Game: 79–72 loss vs Washington Mystics
Strengths:
Rebounding Dominance: Rookie Angel Reese leads the WNBA with 11.7 rebounds per game, including 4.2 offensive boards.
Interior Presence: Kamilla Cardoso (11.5 PPG, 7.1 RPG) adds size and scoring in the paint.
Emerging Guard Play: Ariel Atkins is averaging 12.6 points and 3.5 assists per game.
Concerns:
Offensive Efficiency: Chicago ranks 12th in scoring (75.3 PPG) and 11th in three-pointers made (6.4 per game).
Turnovers: Averaging 17.1 turnovers per game, which has stalled offensive rhythm.
Head-to-Head & Recent Trends
| Category | Phoenix Mercury | Chicago Sky |
| Points Per Game | 80.5 (8th) | 75.3 (12th) |
| Points Allowed | 77.6 (4th) | 86.3 (10th) |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.8 (8th) | 36.3 (3rd) |
| Last 5 Games | 4–1 | 1–4 |
| Season Series | Mercury lead 1–0 | — |
Phoenix has won 3 straight vs Chicago, including a 16-point comeback in their last meeting
Chicago is 1–3 at home this season
Over 155.5 total points has hit in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games
Players to Watch
Phoenix Mercury:
Satou Sabally: Versatile forward who can stretch the floor and dominate the glass
Alyssa Thomas: Elite facilitator and defender; leads the league in assists
Kitija Laksa: Bench sharpshooter who scored 18 points in the last meeting vs Chicago
Chicago Sky:
Angel Reese: Double-double machine and emotional leader
Ariel Atkins: Veteran guard with scoring punch and defensive grit
Kamilla Cardoso: Key to controlling the paint and limiting Sabally’s impact
Projected Score:
Phoenix Mercury 86, Chicago Sky 77
GAME ODDS
Phoenix Mercury – 10.5
Chicago Sky 158.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
