The Indiana Fever triumphed over the Phoenix Mercury in a thrilling WNBA basketball game held in Indianapolis. Emma Cannon had an exceptional performance, scoring a career-high 23 points and grabbing nine rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell contributed 21 points to secure the victory for the Fever. Despite Diana Taurasi’s impressive 29-point display for the Mercury, her efforts were not enough to secure the win. Taurasi is now just 18 points away from reaching the remarkable milestone of 10,000 points in her career. Taurasi showcased her talent in the first half, scoring 23 of Phoenix’s 43 points, making eight of ten shots, including four three-pointers. However, Mitchell’s crucial basket in the final minute regained the lead for the Fever, ultimately resulting in their victory. The Indiana Fever’s win marked their second home victory of the season, while the Phoenix Mercury extended their losing streak on the road to 10 straight games.
Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun emerged victorious against the short-handed Minnesota Lynx, with Alyssa Thomas achieving her fifth triple-double of the season. Thomas recorded an impressive stat line of 21 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists, making her the first player in WNBA history to achieve multiple triple-doubles in back-to-back games in the same season. The Sun also had strong contributions from Tyasha Harris, who scored 17 points off the bench. Tiffany Hayes and DeWanna Bonner also made notable contributions to secure the Sun’s win. Despite Lindsay Allen and Kayla McBride’s efforts for the Lynx, their three-game winning streak was snapped. The Lynx were without their star player Napheesa Collier, who was sidelined with a sprained ankle.
In another game, the Las Vegas Aces secured a WNBA playoff spot with a victory over the Atlanta Dream. The Aces’ win was their eighth consecutive victory, making them just the second team in WNBA history to start a season with a record of 24 wins and 2 losses. Jackie Young led the Aces with 24 points, while A’ja Wilson contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds. Cheyenne Parker was the standout player for the Dream, scoring 15 of her 19 points in the first half. The Dream struggled to find their rhythm, and players like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard struggled to make an impact on the game.
Lastly, the New York Liberty closed out a hard-fought victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. Courtney Vandersloot had an exceptional second half, scoring 20 of her season-high 23 points to lead the Liberty to victory. Breanna Stewart showcased her versatility with 16 points and 12 rebounds, along with four steals and three blocks. Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones also made key contributions for the Liberty. Nneka Ogwumike delivered a strong performance for the Sparks, scoring 20 points and grabbing eight rebounds, surpassing Candace Parker on the franchise’s all-time scoring list. Jordin Canada and Layshia Clarendon also made significant contributions for the Sparks.
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