LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The Minnesota Lynx trounced the Phoenix Mercury 111-77 on Monday at Michelob Ultra Arena, improving to 7-2 while Phoenix fell to 2-8. Minnesota shot 63.8 percent from the floor and 58.8 percent from three-point range, committing 11 turnovers. Phoenix shot 34.4 percent from the field and turned the ball over 14 times.

Minnesota built a 35-22 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 67-40 by halftime. The Lynx outscored the Mercury 21-16 in the third and 23-21 in the fourth. Minnesota finished with 10 assists and 10 steals, while Phoenix managed six assists and six steals.

Kahleah Copper led Phoenix with 18 points, two rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes. Noemie Brochant added 11 points and two rebounds. Natasha Mack posted four points and 11 rebounds. Monique Akoa Makani contributed 10 points and five assists. Sha Carter scored six points, and Jovana Nogic added eight points. Lexi Held had five points, Kyara Linskens seven points and three rebounds, Valeriane Ayayi four assists, DeWanna Bonner two points, and Sara Carter one rebound.

Minnesota’s 78 possessions produced an offensive rating of 142.0, while Phoenix’s 80 possessions yielded 96.5. Attendance was 9,234.