The Phoenix Mercury just wrapped up a four-game stretch that showcased the best and worst of their current form — from dominant, high-energy blowouts to a hard-fought home loss against Atlanta. In this episode, Aya Abdeen breaks down every matchup, the trends driving their success, and the adjustments they’ll need heading into a tough Western Conference stretch.

We’ll unpack:

• Aug 3 @ Chicago (W 83–67): Copper’s 25 points and a textbook “defense-to-offense” game.
• Aug 5 vs Connecticut (W 82–66): Sabally’s 23 points on elite efficiency and another Alyssa Thomas triple-double.
• Aug 7 vs Indiana (W 95–60): Third straight triple-double for Thomas and a wire-to-wire rout.
• Aug 10 vs Atlanta (L 66–74): Shooting struggles and spacing issues in a physical battle.

From Alyssa Thomas’ historic triple-double streak to the Copper–Sabally scoring punch, Aya connects the dots on what’s working and where the Mercury must evolve to stay in the hunt.

We also dive into the new “Taurasi” Prime Video documentary — exploring Diana Taurasi’s career-defining moments, her candid salary remarks, and the lasting imprint she’s left on the Mercury’s culture.

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