Sabally leads Phoenix against Seattle after 25-point game
- On May 23, 2025, the Seattle Storm will welcome the Phoenix Mercury for a matchup starting at 10:00 p.m. Eastern time in Seattle's home arena, following Phoenix's commanding 25-point victory in their season opener.
- Phoenix entered the matchup 2-0 with consecutive home wins but faced injuries to Kahleah Copper and Natasha Mack, while Seattle listed Katie Lou Samuelson as out.
- Phoenix relies heavily on starters Sabally and Thomas who average 32 minutes each, while Seattle counters with a deeper bench and strong rebounding anchored by Ogwumike and Magbegor.
- Sabally led Phoenix with a 27-point game, shooting 45.5% and averaging 2.5 three-pointers per contest, while Phoenix averages 21.0 assists, top five league-wide.
- Seattle seeks payback as 7-point favorites with a home court advantage, leveraging a strong defense aimed at disrupting Sabally and forcing Phoenix's secondary scorers inside.
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Sabally leads Phoenix against Seattle after 25-point game
Phoenix Mercury (2-0, 2-0 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (1-1, 1-1 Western Conference)
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