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Phoenix Mercury jump two spots in ESPN’s Power Rankings
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Phoenix Mercury jump two spots in ESPN’s Power Rankings

Originally posted on Burn City Sports  |  By Wendy Lopez  |  Last updated Jun 24, 2025 1:25 PM ET

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have surged in ESPN’s Power Rankings after their latest road trip and sit at number two overall.

The Mercury completed its road trip over the weekend undefeated, extending its win streak to five games. ESPN credited the team’s rookie group for making contributions, highlighting Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld and Kitija Laksa.

Phoenix is ranked higher than the defending WNBA Champions, the New York Liberty, who sit third overall. The Minnesota Lynx are the only team ranked higher than the Mercury at number one.

The Phoenix Mercury return home for a two-game set with their first against the New York Liberty on Friday, June 27 at PHX Arena.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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