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Copper and Thomas help the Mercury beat Valkyries 91-89
['The Associated Press']
Winnipeg Free Press
PHOENIX (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-89 on Wednesday night in the return from the All-Star break for both teams.
Alyssa Thomas had 25 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and DeWanna Bonner added 17 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for the Mercury (11-18).
Copper was called for her sixth foul with 1:45 to play, the Mercury challenged and, after replay review, the call was upheld.
Cecilia Zandalasini fouled out with 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting for Golden State.
Mercury: Host New York on Saturday.