The Phoenix Mercury walked onto the court at the Mortgage Matchup Center with a sense of urgency. After two games of falling short, they knew the 17,071 fans packed in were expecting a fight, a performance that could finally turn the tide. The Mercury fought, the crowd roared, but A’ja Wilson ensured the night belonged to the Aces. Her record-breaking performance not only silenced the crowd but also left reporters scrambling to understand just how the Mercury had set themselves up for such a relentless onslaught.

“Ummmm, Mercury, sweethearts, are y’all okay? Little energy. Turnovers. Missing easy buckets. MONIQUE AKOA MAKANI GUARDING A’JA WILSON. Like, what is the reason?” tweeted reporter Meghan L. Hall during the game, and honestly, her questions were spot on.

Coach Nate Tibbetts was

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