KITIJA LAKSA NEWS

Scores eight points in loss Laksa contributed eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 24 minutes during Thursday's 97-76 loss to Dallas.

Impact The Mercury relied on their bench Thursday with a playoff spot already secured, resulting in more run for Laksa. With the regular season in the books, Laksa finished with averages of 5.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 19.0 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Plays three minutes in win Laksa logged three points (0-1 FG, 3-3 FT) and one rebound in three minutes during Thursday's 95-60 win over the Fever.

Impact Laksa continues to be used sparingly by the Mercury. For five straight games, Laksa has seen 14 or fewer minutes off the bench.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in nine minutes Laksa notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across nine minutes during Wednesday's 107-101 loss to the Fever.

Impact Laksa was coming off a 13-point outing in 11 minutes against the Mystics on Sunday, but if Wednesday is any indication, she's going to struggle to see consistent minutes in this rotation. Over her last four games, she's seen 18 or fewer minutes.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Strong outing in win Laksa amassed 13 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) in 11 minutes during Sunday's 88-72 victory over the Mystics.

Impact This performance came out of nowhere, as Laksa scored a combined seven points in her previous four outings. In 22.2 minutes per game this season, Laksa holds averages of 7.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mercury pull away with a strong second half to beat Mystics 88-72

Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and added eight assists and the Phoenix Mercury took control in the third quarter, defeating the Washington Mystics 88-72

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Plays limited role Laksa recorded two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 90-79 loss to the Dream.

Impact The Mercury had multiple key players return to action Wednesday, and Laksa's minutes took a hit as a result. Laksa was trending down anyways, scoring a combined nine points in her last four games.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sees sizable workload Laksa supplied five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 79-66 loss to the Lynx.

Impact The Mercury were missing several key players Wednesday, allowing Laksa to see her second largest workload of the campaign. She wasn't able to translate that to much fantasy value, however. Over her last five games, Laksa is shooting a combined 6-of-34 from the field.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 18 minutes Laksa notched zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt) and two rebounds across 18 minutes during Monday's 78-77 win over Golden State.

Impact Even with Kahleah Copper (hamstring) and Satou Sabally (ankle) sidelined, Laksa hasn't been able to generate much momentum. Over her last four appearances, Laksa has scored a combined 10 points on 4-of-27 shooting from the field.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in 19 minutes Laksa posted two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and one rebound across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 79-71 win over the Lynx.

Impact Although the Mercury have been shorthanded due to injuries, Laksa hasn't been able to generate much fantasy appeal with a combined 15 points over her last four appearances.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Laksa registered two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt) over 17 minutes during Thursday's 98-89 loss to the Wings.

Impact With the Mercury mostly healthy these days, Laksa is trending in the wrong direction. Over her last two outings, she has a combined seven points in 18.5 minutes per night, shooting 3-of-13 from the field.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 13 points in win Laksa recorded 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and one rebound over 27 minutes during Friday's 106-91 win over the Liberty.

Impact Laksa struggled from three-point range but still finished as one of five Mercury players to score in double figures. The 29-year-old guard has now logged double-digit points in four consecutive games. During that span, she has averaged 12.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 26.5 minutes per contest.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Satou Sabally scores 25 points, Mercury make 18 3s, WNBA record 35 in 2 games, to beat Liberty

Satou Sabally scored 25 points and the Phoenix Mercury set a team record for 3-pointers in the second straight game — and broke a WNBA record in the process — in a 106-91 victory o...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Mercury set franchise record for 3-pointers in a game in 107-86 win over Sky

Sami Whitcomb hit five of the Mercury’s franchise-record 17 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, Kahleah Copper scored 16 and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 107-86

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Monique Akoa Makani scores 21 points and Mercury hand Liberty their 1st home loss, 89-81

Rookie Monique Akoa Makani scored a season-high 21 points, Alyssa Thomas added 18 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists and the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 89-81 for...

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Notches 11 points Laksa closed with 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 83-75 victory over the Sun.

Impact Sami Whitcomb was out due to a knee and elbow injury and it's still unclear if she will be able to play Thursday. Laksa stepped up in her absence, scoring in double figures for the fifth time this campaign. In 12 total appearances, Laksa holds averages of 8.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alyssa Thomas and Lexi Held score 14 apiece to lead Mercury past Sun 83-75

Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds against her former team, Satou Sabally added 12 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Conn...

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Productive in bench role Laksa finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one blocked shot in 27 minutes in Wednesday's 93-80 win over the Wings.

Impact Laksa returned to a bench role with Alyssa Thomas (calf) returning from a five-game absence due to injury. However, Thomas was with a playing time restriction, limited to 24 minutes, while Laksa had 27 minutes off the bench. Once Thomas is able to play without restrictions to her playing time, Laksa's role is expected to shrink.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mercury beat the Wings 93-80 to spoil Paige Bueckers' 35-point performance

Satou Sabally had 20 points and 10 rebounds against her former team, Alyssa Thomas added 11 points and 10 assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 93-80 to spoil Paig...

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Bench role Wednesday Laksa will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Wings, Hayden Cilley of ClutchPoints reports.

Impact After starting the last five games, Laksa will be in the second unit Wednesday with Alyssa Thomas returning to the starting lineup. In the four games Laksa played as a reserve this season, she's averaged 8.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 46.2 percent from the floor and 42.1 percent from deep.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hits double digits again Laksa chipped in 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 88-65 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Laksa has managed 10+ points in each of her past two games, while going for double digits in points in three of the past four appearances. She has proven to be a decent contributor in points, but she doesn't really log many other counting stats. However, she is very valuable for her work from the perimeter, posting 2+ three-pointers in four of the past five contests.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx ease past the Mercury 88-65 behind Napheesa Collier's 18 points, 11 rebounds

Napheesa Collier had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Natisha Hiedeman also scored 18 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-65 to stay undefeated

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Mercury overcome an 18-point first-half deficit to beat the Sparks 85-80

Satou Sabally had 24 points, nine rebounds and four steals, Kathryn Westbeld and Kitija Laksa each scored 15 and the Phoenix Mercury overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to beat...

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Making surprise start Friday Laksa is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Lynx, Hayden Cilley of ClutchPoints reports.

Impact Laksa is coming off her best performance of the season in the win over the Sky on Wednesday, posting 18 points and an assist across 24 minutes off the bench. She'll get a chance to run with the first unit in this one due to the absence of Alyssa Thomas (calf).

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Huge contribution off bench Laksa closed Tuesday's 94-89 win over the Sky with 18 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), one assist and one steal in 24 minutes.

Impact Laksa was good for three successful shots from behind the three-point line, giving her two or more three-pointers in three of her four games this season. The 18 points against the defensively-challenge Sky was actually more points than her first three games combined.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sabally scores 20, Kitija Laksa adds 18 to help Mercury beat winless Sky 94-89

Satou Sabally scored 20 points, rookie Kitija Laksa added a season-high 18 points and the Phoenix Mercury rallied from a 16-pointdeficit in the second half and beat the winless Chi...

MAY 28 • Associated Press