The Phoenix Mercury just wrapped up a four-game stretch that showcased the best and worst of their current form — from dominant, high-energy blowouts to a hard-fought home loss against Atlanta. In this episode, Aya Abdeen breaks down every matchup, the trends driving their success, and the adjustments they’ll need heading into a tough Western Conference stretch.

We’ll unpack:

• Aug 3 @ Chicago (W 83–67): Copper’s 25 points and a textbook “defense-to-offense” game.
• Aug 5 vs Connecticut (W 82–66): Sabally’s 23 points on elite efficiency and another Alyssa Thomas triple-double.
• Aug 7 vs Indiana (W 95–60): Third straight triple-double for Thomas and a wire-to-wire rout.
• Aug 10 vs Atlanta (L 66–74): Shooting struggles and spacing issues in a physical battle.

From Alyssa Thomas’ historic triple-double streak to the Copper–Sabally scoring punch, Aya connects the dots on what’s working and where the Mercury must evolve to stay in the hunt.

We also dive into the new “Taurasi” Prime Video documentary — exploring Diana Taurasi’s career-defining moments, her candid salary remarks, and the lasting imprint she’s left on the Mercury’s culture.

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DA is back on the mic for his first episode since the 2024 WNBA Finals. On this solo episode of 'Keep'n It 9450,' he dives into the complex and often hostile fan culture surrounding two of the league's all-time greats, Candace Parker and Sheryl Swoopes. From Parker's controversial player rankings to Swoopes's comments on Caitlin Clark, DA explores the fan outrage and asks a powerful question: Do these legends have the right to critique the game they helped build without being subjected to slander? Get ready for a passionate and detailed breakdown of a crisis in WNBA fan culture.

🏀 Weekend Recap: Indiana Fever 88, Dallas Wings 78 (August 1, 2025)

• The Indiana Fever handed the Dallas Wings an 88–78 defeat in front of a sold-out crowd at the American Airlines Center .
• Originally hyped as a marquee matchup between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, Clark remained sidelined due to injury—putting extra pressure on Dallas’s rising star Bueckers .
• Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 22 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals, but she also struggled with turnovers and isolation offense late in the game .
• Dallas shot poorly: went just 2-of-15 from three and were outrebounded 44–30 (including being outmuscled on the offensive glass, 14–4) .
• Arike Ogunbowale did not play in the fourth quarter, raising questions about rotation and late-game execution .
• Coach Chris Koclanes voiced frustration, citing guard defensive lapses and rebounding issues—while calling for growth and consistency in a young roster still seeking identity .

Key Themes:

1. Identity missing without Clark – Dallas showed up but lacked spark and cohesion.
2. Bueckers’ breakout or burden? – Strong individual effort overshadowed by poor team context.
3. Depth concerns – Coach Koclanes questioned rotation decisions and minutes distribution late in close games.