Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces player stats and box score for preseason game on Tuesday. [photo: Imagn]
The Phoenix Mercury took on the Las Vegas Aces in Sin City on Tuesday to open their preseason campaign. Without Diana Taurasi on the roster for the first time since 2004, the new-look Mercury embraced their new era with Alyssa Thomas leading the team.
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The first quarter was a defensive struggle, which resulted in an inefficient shooting night from both teams. Phoenix's revamp roster surprisingly held up well in the opening 10 minutes against the old reliables of the Aces. The Mercury trailed by just two points at the end of the first quarter.
The Mercury offense came alive in the second quarter behind Satou Sabally's scoring and Alyssa Thomas's playmaking. Acquired in the offseason, they pushed their team to a 47-46 halftime lead.
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A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists. Jewell Loyd, playing her second preseason game with her new team, contributed 11 points.
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The Mercury built a 10-point lead midway through the third quarter, but the Aces recovered just in time to pull even. After the 19-19 tie in the period, Phoenix only led 66-65 heading into the fourth frame.
Phoenix Mercury vs Las Vegas Aces player stats and box score
Phoenix Mercury player stats and box score
Player
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
FG
3-PT FG
FT
+/-
Satou Sabally
14
5
2
Alyssa Thomas
5
5
5
Natasha Mack
3
3
1
Kahleah Copper
6
0
2
Monique Akoa Makani
0
1
2
Alexis Prince
4
3
1
Sami Whitcomb
3
0
0
Alexa Held
3
1
0
Kathryn Westbeld
9
1
0
Kalani Brown
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Shyla Heal
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Anna Makurat
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Las Vegas Aces player stats and box score
Player
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
FG
3-PT FG
FT
+/-
Jackie Young
7
1
2
A'ja Wilson
14
6
3
Kiah Stokes
0
0
0
Jewell Loyd
11
1
0
Chelseas Gray
8
5
5
Crystal Bradford
4
3
1
Tiffany Mitchell
2
1
0
Aaliyah Nye
0
1
0
Kierstan Bell
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Queen Egbo
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Michael Macasero brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coverage of basketball at Sportskeeda with over 18 years of diverse work experience. This includes stints at Convergys, Interpace and RunRepeat.
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