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Down 2-0 in WNBA Finals, Mercury need a jolt with series moving to Phoenix
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Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) sits on the bench during the second half in Game 2 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Las Vegas Aces, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Las Vegas. - photo by AP Photo/John Locher
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbets was critical of his team’s defense after allowing the Las Vegas Aces to average 90 points through the first two games of the WNBA Finals. Defense isn't the Mercury's only problem as they head home. Down 2-0 after a 91-78 loss on Sunday, Phoenix needs to rediscover its bench and its 3-point touch in Games 3 and 4 at home next week.