Chicago Sky @ Phoenix Mercury
Breland hits winner, Sky win 2nd straight in final seconds.
PHOENIX -- Jessica Breland made a putback with 0.2 seconds left and the Chicago Sky won their second straight game in the final seconds in a 79-77 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night.
Candice Dupree hit a runner in the lane for Phoenix with 12.8 seconds left to tie it at 77-all. After a timeout, Elena Delle Donne missed a contested jumper, Imani Boyette had a bank shot roll out and Breland elevated for the winner.
On Sunday night, Delle Donne hit a 3-pointer with a second left to give the Sky a 91-88 win over Seattle.
Delle Donne had 18 points and nine rebounds for Chicago (11-12), ranked fifth in the AP power poll. Jamierra Faulkner added 14 points and Breland finished with nine points and seven rebounds.
DeWanna Bonner led seventh-seeded Phoenix (10-14) with 20 points and eight rebounds. Dupree added 18 points and eight rebounds.
Two starters were ejected with 9:33 left in the third quarter. Brittney Griner and Cappie Pondexter collided on a high screen and after teammates got between them, Griner pushed Pondexter in the head. Officials reviewed the play and called Pondexter for a flagrant foul 2.
It's the second time Griner has been ejected this month.
Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ

Referee:Billy Smith
Referee:Thomas Nunez
Referee:Isaac Barnett

2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | 8 | .619 | - | W1 |
| Atlanta | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 | L4 |
| Indiana | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1 | W1 |
| Washington | 10 | 9 | .526 | 2 | W2 |
| Toronto | 9 | 10 | .474 | 3 | L1 |
| Chicago | 6 | 14 | .300 | 6.5 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 4 | 16 | .200 | 8.5 | L1 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 15 | 5 | .750 | - | W3 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 5 | .750 | - | L1 |
| Golden State | 13 | 7 | .650 | 2 | W3 |
| Dallas | 12 | 8 | .600 | 3 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 10 | .444 | 6 | L2 |
| Portland | 8 | 12 | .400 | 7 | L3 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 13 | .381 | 7.5 | W3 |
| Seattle | 5 | 16 | .238 | 10.5 | L1 |
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