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Candice Dupree Takes Over In Phoenix's 2010 Run
Sep 9, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3), forward Penny Taylor (13) and forward Candice Dupree (4) against the Chicago Sky during game two of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 97-68. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2010 season with a record of 15-19, and they managed to make the playoffs. They began their journey with a series against the San Antonio Silver Stars, and they won both games. They picked up a 106-93 win in the first game, and they beat the Silver Stars 92-73 in the second. Candice Dupree had a strong performance in the first game, as she had 32 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a block. Some of her teammates played well, and Taylor was the second-leading scorer. She had 20 points, seven assists, five rebounds and two steals. Diana Taurasi and Kara Braxton both had 14 points, and as far as Taurasi, she had 10 assists, four rebounds and two steals. Braxton had five rebounds, an assist and a block. Taurasi was the leading scorer in the same game, and she had 23 points. She also had five rebounds, three assists and a steal. Then, Dupree had 19 points, Tangela Smith had 16 points and Taylor had 12. Phoenix faced the Seattle Storm in the next round, and the Storm won both ga

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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