Aziaha James led the Wings with 28 points on 10/20 shooting, adding 6 rebounds and 6 assists. She started the game a perfect 7/7 with 20 points at halftime. She was also 5/9 from the three-point line, leading the game with the most three-pointers made.

It’s been a big week for Paige Bueckers. Three days after the Dallas Wings guard learned she had been named a starter for the 2025 WNBA All-Star game, the league announced Thursday that she was the WNBA’s Rookie of the Month for June.

Phoenix suffered its second loss in a row after its 84-81 defeat against the Las Vegas Aces. The Mercury will return to action on Monday as they host the Wings for their second consecutive game. It will be the third time they'll face each other this season.