WNBA Wild Scoring Day! Three Teams Set Season Highs, Aces and Mercury Engage in Epic Battle

On June 14, the WNBA regular season saw three high-scoring contests, with the Aces defeating the Mercury 103-99 in a game that featured record-breaking totals. The Aces, Fever, and Mercury all set new season highs for points scored.

In the Fever’s home game against the Dream, they delivered their strongest performance of the season. Despite Clark’s off night, shooting 3-of-11 for just 7 points, Boston put up a double-double with 27 points and 13 rebounds, while Mitchell contributed 24 points. The Fever secured their fourth win of the season with a 91-84 victory, scoring their highest point total of the year.

The Wings hosted the Storm, who maintained consistent scoring throughout the match, scoring over 20 points in each quarter. They led from start to finish, winning 92-84, extending their hot streak to eight wins in their last nine games. The Wings, on the other hand, suffered a sixth consecutive loss and fell to second-to-last place in the standings.

The Mercury-Aces clash was an offensive showcase. The Mercury led by 16 after the first quarter, but the Aces responded with a remarkable 42-23 scoring run in the second to take the lead. The teams remained neck-and-neck until the final moments, with the Aces ultimately prevailing 103-99, snapping their three-game losing streak. Wilson and Jackie Young combined for 66 points, as the Aces set a new season high with 103 points, their first time scoring over 100 points. The Mercury’s 99 points were also a season high for them, resulting in a combined 202 points, a rare high-scoring affair in the WNBA.