PHOENIX — The standings are getting tighter and tighter, and everything is at stake for the Phoenix Mercury . Falling to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday has Kahleah Copper putting on her leadership cap .

During her postgame availability, she clarified what the team's philosophy should be down the stretch.

“It's a little bit bigger than just this game,” Copper said. “We're trying to head into the playoffs with a little bit of momentum. But what is dwelling on this game going to do for us? I think that's the kind of mindset you've got to have.

“It's just a short-term memory. Still wanting to watch the film and go back to it and break it down and understand the breakdown of it. But just not to dwell on it and be sad about it because it's good for what?”

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