Phoenix engineered a second-half comeback to level its WNBA second-round series with Minnesota. Phoenix limited the Lynx to 35 points in the second half and overtime to pull off the incredible comeback. The Las Vegas Aces later tied their series against the Indiana Fever with a dominant 90-68 win.

The WNBA semifinals saw thrilling action on Tuesday as Satou Sabally scored 24 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, and Alyssa Thomas added 19 points with 13 assists to lead the Phoenix Mercury past the Minnesota Lynx 89-83 in overtime,

The Phoenix Mercury have tied their series against the Minnesota Lynx, and Satou Sabally's big game helped them do so.

Phoenix sent Game 2 to overtime on a Sami Whitcomb three-pointer with 4.2 seconds left in regulation. Whitcomb's leveler came after Alyssa Thomas hunted down an offensive rebound to feed Whitcomb for a second attempt. The Mercury took over in the extra period, as they outscored the hosts 10-4.

The Phoenix Mercury claimed the fourth and final spot in the semifinals of the 2025 WNBA playoffs with a dramatic 79-73 win over the reigning champion New York Liberty in the winner-take-all Game 3 of their first-round series. The Mercury will now face the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx.

The New York Liberty sent shockwaves through the WNBA world on Tuesday morning, announcing the team is parting ways with head coach Sandy Brondello following a shock exit in the first round of the playoffs for the reigning champs. New York shared a statement announcing the news that Brondello’s contract would not be renewed.