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🔥 In this episode of Codename: Mercury, host KDot sits down with Aya Abdeen to break down the Phoenix Mercury’s first half of the 2025 WNBA season. From nail-biters to tough road losses, the duo unpacks the highs and lows in the Valley.

Aya dives into Phoenix’s identity shift, key performances, and what the stats reveal about this team’s current trajectory. Plus, what’s the real impact of the DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas reunion? And how far can this core go?

The second half forecast includes playoff possibilities, lineup adjustments, and Aya’s bold prediction for who needs to step up down the stretch.

🏀 Topics Covered:

• Last two games recap (win vs. Valkyries, loss vs. Lynx)
• Offensive and defensive trends
• Bonner & Thomas chemistry
• Midseason player report cards
• Second-half expectations & playoff push
• Aya’s bold predictions and X-factors to watch

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