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Phoenix Mercury Edge Portland 78-72, Bonner Scores Season-High
6/6/2026
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Story summary
- Phoenix Mercury beat Portland Fire 78-72 on Friday night, earning a fourth win despite missing Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper.
- DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 19 points, including a late three that gave Phoenix a 64-62 lead.
- Phoenix made 19 of 22 free throws in the last three minutes, with Bonner converting all four attempts.
- Portland’s 20 turnovers contributed to the loss, denying the Fire a first Commissioner’s Cup win.
