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How Mercury's Dupree Had A Huge 2011 Season
Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Candice Dupree (4) against the Chicago Sky during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Candice Dupree joined the Phoenix Mercury before the 2010 season, and today, she has a special place in the franchise's history. She helped the team win a championship in 2014, which was a spectacular year for the Mercury. They finished the season with a record of 29-5, and they cruised through the playoffs to become the champs. Dupree was a special talent, and she impacted the game in different areas. She tallied double-doubles with ease throughout her career, and in 2011, she had the most of her career. The Mercury forward had her first double-double in Phoenix's second game of the season. They beat the Los Angeles Sparks 98-84, and Dupree had 12 points and 11 rebounds. She also had four assists in that game. Dupree was one of the four players who scored in double figures, and Penny Taylor was the team's leader, as she had 18 points, eight rebounds and four assists. After that, Phoenix's forward had three double-doubles in a row. She had 18 points and 12 rebounds against the San Antonio Silver Stars, 21 po

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

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