SEATTLE (Interstat) — Natasha Mack posted 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Mercury to a 72-68 victory over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday at Key Arena before 9,109 fans.

The Mercury used strong free-throw shooting, hitting 21 of 27 attempts, while the Storm managed just 3 of 5 from the line. Phoenix also held a 10-4 edge in offensive rebounds and forced 14 turnovers. Kahleah Copper added 16 points and six rebounds, and Monique Akoa Makani scored 12 points. Alyssa Thomas contributed nine points, nine boards and five assists.

For Seattle, Awa Fam scored 18 points with six rebounds. Natisha Hiedeman added 15 points and four assists, and Flau’jae Johnson had nine points and five assists. The Storm shot 28 of 73 from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, making 9 of 33 three-point attempts.

Both teams entered the game with 3-8 records. Phoenix led 21-15 after the first quarter and held off a late Seattle rally, outscoring the hosts 20-13 in the fourth. The total score of 140 points went under the game’s total line.