81.8%
First Possession %
72.7%
First Shot %
36.4%
First Basket %
30%
Last 10 First Basket %
Over 11 games in the 2025 playoffs, the Phoenix Mercury tookfirst possession 81.8% of the time, took the first shot 72.7% of the time, and hit the first basket 36.4% of the time. Of the 4 first baskets scored by the Phoenix Mercury, 2 were at home and 2 were on the road.
First Possession2025 playoffs
| Games Played | 11 |
| First Possessions | 9 |
| First Possession % | 81.8% |
| Away Games | 5 |
| Away First Possession % | 60.0% |
| Home Games | 6 |
| Home First Possession % | 100.0% |
First Shots2025 playoffs
| Games Played | 11 |
| First Shots | 8 |
| First Shot % | 72.7% |
| Away Games | 5 |
| Away First Shot % | 60.0% |
| Home Games | 6 |
| Home First Shot % | 83.3% |
First Baskets2025 playoffs
| Games Played | 11 |
| First Baskets | 4 |
| First Basket % | 36.4% |
| Away Games | 5 |
| Away First Basket % | 40.0% |
| Home Games | 6 |
| Home First Basket % | 33.3% |
First Shots by Position
| Total First Shots | 8 |
| Guards | 12.5% |
| Forwards | 37.5% |
| Centers | 0.0% |
First Shots by Shot Type
| Total First Shots | 8 |
| 2PT Jumper | 25.0% |
| Layup | 25.0% |
| 3PT | 25.0% |
| Dunk | 0.0% |
| Free Throw | 0.0% |
First Baskets by Position
| Total First Baskets | 4 |
| Guards | 0.0% |
| Forwards | 50.0% |
| Centers | 0.0% |
First Baskets by Shot Type
| Total First Baskets | 4 |
| 2PT Jumper | 50.0% |
| Layup | 25.0% |
| 3PT | 25.0% |
| Dunk | 0.0% |
| Free Throw | 0.0% |
First Baskets Allowed by Position
| Total First Baskets Allowed | 7 |
| Guards | 0.0% |
| Forwards | 71.4% |
| Centers | 28.6% |
First Baskets Allowed by Shot Type
| Total First Baskets Allowed | 7 |
| 2PT Jumper | 28.6% |
| Layup | 42.9% |
| 3PT | 28.6% |
| Dunk | 0.0% |
| Free Throw | 0.0% |
Jumpers2025 playoffs
| Jumper | Jumps | Home W-L | Home Win % | Away W-L | Away Win % | Total W-L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Mack | 11 | 6-0 | 100.0% | 3-2 | 60.0% | 9-2 | 81.8% |
First Baskets Players
| Player | Pos | First Baskets | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Copper | G-F | 2 | 50.0% |
| A. Thomas | F | 1 | 25.0% |
| S. Sabally | F | 1 | 25.0% |
First Shots Players
| Player | Pos | First Shots | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Copper | G-F | 4 | 50.0% |
| A. Thomas | F | 3 | 37.5% |
| M. Akoa Makani | G | 1 | 12.5% |
Against OpponentsPhoenix Mercury first shots and first baskets against each opponent — 2025 playoffs
Last 10First basket win/loss, most recent first
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Wins | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVA | PHO | PHO | LVA | MIN | MIN | MIN | PHO | NYL | NYL | 3 | 30.0% |
First Baskets Game LogEvery first basket scored by the Phoenix Mercury
| Date | Matchup | H/A | Player | Shot Type | Pos | Sh# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | LVA @ PHO | HOME | S. Sabally | layup | F | 2 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | PHO @ LVA | AWAY | K. Copper | 3pt | G-F | 2 |
| Sep 21, 2025 | PHO @ MIN | AWAY | A. Thomas | 2pt jump shot | F | 1 |
| Sep 14, 2025 | NYL @ PHO | HOME | K. Copper | 2pt jump shot | G-F | 1 |
First Shots Game LogEvery first shot taken by the Phoenix Mercury
| Date | Matchup | H/A | Player | Shot Type | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | LVA @ PHO | HOME | K. Copper | 3pt | G-F |
| Oct 8, 2025 | LVA @ PHO | HOME | A. Thomas | 2pt hook shot | F |
| Oct 3, 2025 | PHO @ LVA | AWAY | M. Akoa Makani | 3pt | G |
| Sep 28, 2025 | MIN @ PHO | HOME | K. Copper | layup | G-F |
| Sep 26, 2025 | MIN @ PHO | HOME | A. Thomas | 2pt hook shot | F |
| Sep 23, 2025 | PHO @ MIN | AWAY | K. Copper | layup | G-F |
| Sep 21, 2025 | PHO @ MIN | AWAY | A. Thomas | 2pt jump shot | F |
| Sep 14, 2025 | NYL @ PHO | HOME | K. Copper | 2pt jump shot | G-F |