The Phoenix Mercury closed preseason 2-0 after handling the Japan National Team 86-60, and the early signs are hard to ignore. Kahleah Copper led the way with 17 points, Alyssa Thomas stuffed the stat sheet with 8 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds, while Phoenix piled up 22 assists and controlled the glass 43-27. We break down the biggest takeaways from another sharp performance, what this team is already showing on both ends, and then dive into ESPN’s latest player rankings to see whether the Mercury are getting the respect they deserve heading into the season. Welcome to PHNX Mercury, where we make it more fun to be a Mercury fan!  JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4 An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix PHNX Events: Get your tickets to Suns Takeovers, Suns Watch Parties, and MORE here: https://gophnx.com/events/  bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 15% off your first order!  Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Circle K:  Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.