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How Diana Taurasi Contributed To Phoenix's Dominant Run
Sep 21, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) is congratulated by teammate guard Alexis Hornbuckle (14) during the against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during Game 2 of a WNBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images
Diana Taurasi is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and in her time, she had some big performances. She was an elite scorer, and her knack for scoring helped the Mercury accomplish great things. Taurasi also did incredible things from an individual standpoint, as she is the WNBA's all-time leading scorer. She scored 10,646 points in her career, and she set a high bar for any players who come after her. Taurasi had big performances during all of her regular seasons, but she was also a force in the playoffs. The Mercury guard helped them have a dominant season in 2014, as they finished the year with a record of 29-5. They could not be stopped, and they carried that momentum into the playoffs. During the regular season, Taurasi averaged 16.2 points, 5.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds. She played even better during the postseason, as she averaged 21.9 points, 5.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and a steal. Taurasi and the Mercury were determined, and they wanted to end their year on a good note. Phoenix's guard had some good performanc

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

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