Valkyries were dealt a big blow as Cecilia Zandalasini, Tiffany Hayes were scratched minutes before Tuesday’s game vs. Phoenix Mercury

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points with five 3-pointers, Satou Sabally scored 10 of her 17 points after halftime, and the Phoenix Mercury came back to beat the short-handed Golden State Valkyries 98-91 on Tuesday night.

The Mercury’s remaining schedule looks good for a late-season tune-up, but they need to be wary of playoff seeding, too.

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points, and the Phoenix Mercury came back to beat the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday night.

At the trade deadline, the Storm were among the teams to make a move, trading for veteran guard Brittney Sykes. Sykes earned an All-Star nod with the Washington Mystics this season, averaging 15.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and a career high 4.4 assists in 25 games.

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 86-83 for their sixth straight win, with A'ja Wilson scoring 30 points.

When it comes to No. 12, there are no current players that wear it. However, like all numbers, it has a history.