Phoenix Mercury Surge to Second Best Record in WNBA,Fueled by Historic Shooting
By [Your Name],World-Today-News.com
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury are making waves in the WNBA, currently holding the second-best record in the league as of July 3, 2025, following a weekend split at home [[1]]. The team’s success is largely attributed to a recent hot streak from beyond the arc, highlighted by a historic performance against the New York Liberty.
Record-Breaking Offence:
The Mercury made WNBA history Friday, becoming the first team to hit 17+ three-pointers in consecutive games. their 106-91 victory over the Liberty saw them bury a franchise-record 18 three-pointers on 39 attempts, alongside a tied franchise record of 30 assists. Coach Nate Tibbetts credits a shift in focus and confidence in the team’s shooters,noting they believed they had a stronger shooting roster than early-season results indicated [[1]].
sami Whitcomb Leads the Charge:
Guard Sami Whitcomb is at the forefront of this offensive explosion, having drained four or more three-pointers in her last five games, shooting an extraordinary 51% from deep and averaging 16 points per game during that stretch. Whitcomb, who experienced a slow start to the season, remained confident in her planning and ability to find her rhythm [[1]]. She emphasized the importance of consistent practice, stating she takes “over 10,000 shots” to maintain her skill.
Team Effort & Defensive Prowess:
while Whitcomb’s shooting is crucial, the Mercury’s success is a team effort. Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, and Kahleah Copper combined for 54 points, 19 rebounds, and 19 assists in the win against New York. Thomas nearly recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 15 assists [[1]].
Beyond offense, the Mercury are also demonstrating defensive strength, successfully limiting the Liberty’s star duo of Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu to just 26 points