Fog Rolls Through Scorchers 108-86 Behind Wei's 22-Point Outburst
San Francisco's Dominant Second Half Crushes Phoenix
By Sarah Miller
PHOENIX – The San Francisco Fog put on a clinic at the Footprint Center on Tuesday night, leaving the Phoenix Scorchers in their wake with a resounding 108-86 victory. After a tightly contested first half, the Fog unleashed a relentless offensive attack and stifling defense in the second, extending their winning streak and handing the Scorchers a disheartening home loss.
The game remained a tug-of-war for the first two quarters, with neither team able to establish significant separation. Phoenix’s Adam Johnson and Elena Garcia kept the Scorchers’ offense afloat, while San Francisco relied on balanced scoring. However, the turning point came early in the third quarter. A flurry of made baskets by Chen Wei, including a crucial three-pointer, ignited a 15-2 run for the Fog, forcing the Scorchers into a defensive scramble they couldn’t escape.
San Francisco’s advantage ballooned throughout the second half, fueled by their superior rebounding and efficient shooting. Twenty-two points from Chen Wei led the Fog’s balanced attack, closely followed by Isabella Aoki with 13. For Phoenix, Adam Johnson led all scorers with 16 points, and Elena Garcia was a force on the glass with a game-high 12 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Scorchers struggled with their shooting percentage, finishing just 33.3% from the field. “We just couldn’t find our rhythm tonight,” admitted Scorchers coach Marcus Thorne. “San Francisco played a complete game, and we have a lot to learn from this performance.” Coach Anya Petrova of the Fog praised her team’s resilience. “We knew Phoenix would come out strong, but our guys stuck to the game plan. The second half execution, especially on defense and controlling the boards, was exactly what we wanted to see.” Lars Andersen also contributed significantly with 10 rebounds and 4 steals, disrupting Phoenix’s offensive flow.
Key Notes:
- San Francisco dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding Phoenix 66-36, including 19 offensive boards.
- Chen Wei led all scorers with 22 points.
- Elena Garcia anchored the Scorchers’ effort with a double-double (11 points, 12 rebounds).
- The Fog shot a more efficient 43.2% from the field compared to the Scorchers’ 33.3%.
- Lars Andersen was a defensive menace with a game-high 4 steals.