WNBA Dimes
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Hey! It's Cookie O'Clock! Welcome back to "WNBA Dimes," where we bake up the latest hoops highlights with a side of wit. I’m Brooke, your guide through the world of fast breaks and buzzer beaters. Let’s dive into the action from July 27, 2025.
First up, the Connecticut Sun lit up the scoreboard, roasting the Golden State Valkyries 95-64. Tina Charles was on fire, scoring 24 points in just 19 minutes. Meanwhile, French rookie Leila Lacan showed off her sticky fingers with six steals. The Sun snapped their losing streak and left the Valkyries, who now face a bumpy road at 11-13, in the dust.
Moving to the Windy City, the Indiana Fever brought the heat against the Chicago Sky, winning 93-78. Kelsey Mitchell was hotter than a Saturday brunch spot, dropping 35 points and seven three-pointers. Despite missing big names like Caitlin Clark, Indiana capitalized on 23 turnovers. The Sky fought hard with Rachel Banham scoring 26, but couldn’t seal the deal in front of nearly 20,000 fans.
In Texas, the Las Vegas Aces celebrated coach Becky Hammon’s 100th win by trouncing the Dallas Wings 106-80. Jackie Young led the pack with 24 points and some stellar assists. It was teamwork at its finest as the Aces notched a season-high in assists. Meanwhile, the Wings are still searching for their groove post-All-Star break.
Next, the Phoenix Mercury shone bright as they downed the Washington Mystics 88-72. Alyssa Thomas nearly pulled off a triple-double and fueled a big third-quarter burst. The Mystics struggled despite Shakira Austin’s solid 20 points, leaving Phoenix comfortably in second in the West.
Finally, in a game that kept us on the edge, the Atlanta Dream snapped the Minnesota Lynx’s 14-game home win streak with a 90-86 triumph. Brittney Griner led the charge with 22 points, and Jordin Canada’s clutch free throws sealed the Lynx's first home loss this season. Napheesa Collier gave it her all with 32 points but it wasn’t enough against Atlanta’s strong finish.
Now, let’s talk standings. The Sun are inching up, while the Valkyries are spiraling a bit. Indiana’s climbing the Eastern ranks, while Chicago remains in the rut they just can’t seem to shake. Vegas evens their record, eyeing the playoffs eagerly, but Dallas is still dreaming of a turnaround. Phoenix stays a solid second in the West, and the Dream inch closer to the Liberty, with Minnesota taking a rare stumble.
Before we wrap up, a player spotlight: Shoutout to Kelsey Mitchell for her impressive 100th 20-point game. Talk about consistency!
There you have it, a whirlwind tour of WNBA action—fast, fun, and full of flavor. Thanks for joining me on this "WNBA Dimes" journey. Until next time, keep those cookies warm and those hoops hot. See you soon!
## WNBA Dimes: July 27, 2025
### Scores and Results
- Connecticut Sun 95, Golden State Valkyries 64 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736272))
- Indiana Fever 93, Chicago Sky 78 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736269))
- Las Vegas Aces 106, Dallas Wings 80 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736273&utm_source=chatgpt.com), [aces.wnba.com](https://aces.wnba.com/news/game-recap-aces-deliver-win-no-100-to-becky-hammon-with-106-80-defeat-of-wings?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- Phoenix Mercury 88, Washington Mystics 72 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736274), [oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/phoenix-mercury-vs-washington-mystics-full-game-highlights-july-27-2025/n-6261176?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- Atlanta Dream 90, Minnesota Lynx 86 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap/_/gameId/401736275?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/atlanta-dream-vs-minnesota-lynx-full-game-highlights-july-27-2025/n-6261180?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
### Game Recaps and Highlights
**Connecticut Sun vs. Golden State Valkyries**
The last-place Connecticut Sun exploded for a season-high 95 points in a dominant 95–64 victory over the expansion Golden State Valkyries, snapping a four-game skid and improving to 4–20 on the year. Tina Charles led the charge with 24 points and played just 19 minutes, while Bria Hartley and Marina Mabrey each chipped in 15. French rookie Leila Lacan turned heads with six steals in her sixth career game, and the Sun turned 24 Valkyries turnovers into 34 points, showcasing suffocating defense and hot shooting (53% FG, 12 threes) ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736272)). The loss dropped Golden State to 11–13, marking the worst defeat in franchise history and deepening their early struggles under injury setbacks ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736272)).
**Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky**
In a marquee Sunday afternoon matchup at the United Center, Kelsey Mitchell poured in 35 points on seven three-pointers, marking her ninth career 30-point game and 100th 20-point performance, to lead the Indiana Fever to a 93–78 road win over the Chicago Sky. The Fever (14–12) have now beaten Chicago three times this season, with Aliyah Boston adding a versatile 14-11-6 line. Despite missing stars Caitlin Clark (groin) and Angel Reese (back), Indiana capitalized on Chicago’s 23 turnovers for 31 points and rode a 26-13 first-quarter run to control the contest ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736269)). Rachel Banham’s 26 points and six threes fueled the Sky (7–18), but they fell to 4–8 at home in front of 19,601 fans ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736269)).
**Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings**
Becky Hammon notched her 100th WNBA coaching victory as the Las Vegas Aces rolled past the Dallas Wings 106–80 in Arlington, Texas. Jackie Young led six double-figure scorers with 24 points and eight assists, while Jewell Loyd’s 20 off the bench and Kierstan Bell’s career-high 19 kept Dallas at arm’s length. A’ja Wilson contributed a 14-10-7 triple-double, and NaLyssa Smith and Chelsea Gray added 11-7 and 10-8 lines, respectively. The Aces dished a season-high 30 assists on 36 made field goals, thriving in ball movement and second-chance points (18–13), improving to 13–13 on the season ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736273&utm_source=chatgpt.com), [aces.wnba.com](https://aces.wnba.com/news/game-recap-aces-deliver-win-no-100-to-becky-hammon-with-106-80-defeat-of-wings?utm_source=chatgpt.com)). For the Wings (7–19), Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 and Teaira McCowan posted her first double-double (12–13), but Dallas fell to 0–5 since the All-Star break despite a sellout crowd ([wings.wnba.com](https://wings.wnba.com/news/aces-defeat-wings?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
**Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics**
Alyssa Thomas flirted with a historic triple-double, tallying 27 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and three steals, as the Phoenix Mercury pulled away in the second half to down the Washington Mystics 88–72. Phoenix outscored Washington 26–12 in the third quarter en route to a season-high 16–9 record, fueled by Satou Sabally’s 15 points, Kitija Laksa and Monique Akoa Makani’s 13 each, and Natasha Mack’s 10. Washington’s Shakira Austin led the Mystics with 20 points, supported by Jade Melbourne and Sonia Citron’s 13 apiece, but they couldn’t contain Phoenix’s half-court execution and suffocating defense ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736274), [oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/phoenix-mercury-vs-washington-mystics-full-game-highlights-july-27-2025/n-6261176?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
**Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx**
In Minneapolis, Brittney Griner erupted for a season-high 22 points and Jordin Canada added 18 as the Atlanta Dream snapped the Minnesota Lynx’s 14-game home winning streak with a 90–86 upset. The Dream (15–10) overcame a 14-point halftime deficit by shooting 71% outside the third quarter and closing the final period on a 30–32 edge. Napheesa Collier poured in 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Lynx (22–5), but clutch free throws by Canada and a late Griner fadeaway sealed the franchise’s first home loss of the season ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap/_/gameId/401736275?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/atlanta-dream-vs-minnesota-lynx-full-game-highlights-july-27-2025/n-6261180?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
### Standings Implications and Trends
- The Sun’s wire-to-wire victory moves them off the league’s worst record but leaves them entrenched at 4–20, while the Valkyries fall to 11–13 and in danger of missing the playoff push in a deep Western Conference ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736272)).
- Indiana’s win improved their record to 14–12, solidifying third place in the Eastern Conference, whereas Chicago’s late-season woes continue at 7–18 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736269)).
- Las Vegas (13–13) climbs back to .500, bolstering their case for a playoff berth, while Dallas languishes at 7–19, having lost six straight since mid-June ([wings.wnba.com](https://wings.wnba.com/news/aces-defeat-wings?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Phoenix’s 16–9 mark keeps them second in the West, four games behind Minnesota, while Washington drops to 12–13 and seeks consistency as the season enters its final month ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401736274)).
- Atlanta (15–10) gains ground on the Liberty for third in the East, snapping Minnesota’s dominant Target Center run, while the Lynx’s first home loss sets the tone for tough road stalemates ahead ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap/_/gameId/401736275?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
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