Phoenix Mercury Win First Game

May 10, 2026, 06:00
USSports

Introduction

The Phoenix Mercury won their first game of 2026. They beat the Las Vegas Aces 99-66.

Main Body

Many people thought the Aces would win. But the Mercury played very well. They scored many points and helped each other a lot. Two players did a great job. Alyssa Thomas scored 20 points. Natasha Mack got 15 rebounds. New players also helped the team play better. Next, the Mercury play the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco. Some players from both teams are sick or hurt and cannot play.

Conclusion

The Phoenix Mercury have one win and zero losses. They are ready for their next game.

Learning

⚡ Quick Shift: Past → Present

Look at how the story changes time. This is the secret to A2 English.

1. The 'Finished' Action (Past) When the game is over, we add -ed or change the word:

  • Play → Played
  • Score → Scored
  • Help → Helped
  • Win → Won (Special change!)

2. The 'Now' Action (Present) When talking about the current state or the next game:

  • They are ready.
  • They play the Valkyries.

💡 Pro Tip: If you see a date in the past (like a game that already happened), use the -ed words. If you see the word 'Next', use the simple base word.

Vocabulary Learning

win
To be victorious in a competition or contest.
Example:They will win the match if they play well.
game
An activity or contest that involves rules and competition.
Example:The game started at 3 p.m.
score
To earn points or marks in a game or competition.
Example:She scored ten points in the first quarter.
points
Units of scoring in a game or competition.
Example:He has many points on his record.
help
To give assistance or support to someone.
Example:She helps her friends with homework.
team
A group of people working together to achieve a common goal.
Example:Our team won the championship.
player
A person who participates in a sport or game.
Example:The player made a great shot.
great
Very good or impressive.
Example:She gave a great performance.
job
A task or role that someone performs for work.
Example:He has a new job at the office.
rebounds
In basketball, a ball that is returned to play after a missed shot.
Example:She had many rebounds last night.
play
To participate in a game or sport.
Example:They play soccer every Sunday.
better
Of higher quality or more effective.
Example:This version is better than the last one.
next
Following one in order or time.
Example:The next train arrives at 10.
sick
Not feeling healthy; ill.
Example:He is sick and cannot go to school.
hurt
Injured or damaged physically or emotionally.
Example:She hurt her knee during the game.
cannot
Not able to do something.
Example:I cannot finish this task.
ready
Prepared and able to start or continue.
Example:They are ready for the test.
first
Earliest in time or order.
Example:This is my first time here.
many
A large number of.
Example:Many people attended the event.
good
Positive, favorable, or satisfactory.
Example:It was a good day.
loss
A defeat or failure to win.
Example:They had a big loss in the match.