Kahleah Copper led the Phoenix Mercury to a thrilling 87-86 victory over the Dallas Wings by scoring 16 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a decisive layup with just 2.4 seconds remaining. A crucial foul call against Phoenix was overturned with 13.3 seconds left, allowing the Mercury to secure a jump ball. Alyssa Thomas, who recorded her fifth triple-double of the season with 15 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds, assisted Copper on a backdoor cut to take the lead. Dallas, which had a six-game winning streak snapped, was led by Paige Bueckers with 30 points and Jessica Shepard with 17 points and 19 rebounds. Despite leading by 14 points at one stage, Dallas fell short as Bueckers’ last-second 3-point attempt missed. The Wings remain tied for sixth in the WNBA standings.
QUESTION: How might the outcome of this game influence the confidence and performance of both teams in their upcoming matches?
Kahleah Copper scores 16 of her 31 in 4th quarter and the Mercury rally past the Wings 87-86
