Washington Mystics @ Phoenix Mercury
Plum, Young spark Las Vegas to 100-80 romp over Phoenix
LAS VEGAS -- — Kelsey Plum scored 24 points, Jackie Young added 20 and Las Vegas dominated the third quarter in a 100-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.
Plum sank three 3-pointers and scored 15 in a 38-point third quarter to help Las Vegas (6-1) turn a two-point halftime lead into an 82-60 advantage. Dearica Hamby scored 11 of her 13 points in the pivotal period.
Chelsea Gray finished with 13 points, five assists and four steals as the Aces improved to 4-0 at home. Theresa Plaisance had 11 points and nine rebounds off the bench.
Diamond DeShields topped Phoenix (2-4) with 19 points. Reserve Sophie Cunningham scored 17 and Diana Taurisi added 14 points and seven assists.
The Aces moved into first place with the victory, a half-game ahead of the idle Washington Mystics.
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Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Roy Gulbeyan
Referee:Toni Patillo
Referee:Dannica Baroody
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W2 |
| Indiana | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Chicago | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
| New York | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Toronto | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L2 |
| Washington | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 6 | .143 | 4 | L1 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Golden State | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Portland | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Seattle | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 5 | .286 | 2.5 | L3 |
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