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How Phoenix's Stars Had Big Performances Against Indiana
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) signs autographs for fans on Friday, July 12, 2024, ahead of the game against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Phoenix Mercury were trying to take control of their season series, and while they lost some of them, they picked up wins in the others. One of those victories was against the Indiana Fever, as the Mercury beat them 2-1. In the first game of the series, the Mercury hosted the Fever. They beat them 85-62, and Brittney Griner's big game helped them secure the win. She had 32 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. That was her career high at the time, but she passed that number shortly after. Diana Taurasi helped her team win, and she had 13 points, six rebounds, two steals and an assist. Leilani Mitchell had 11 points off the bench, and Danielle Robinson had 10. Phoenix had a win under its belt, and the team traveled to Indiana to win another. The Mercury beat the Fever 98-90 in overtime, and their All-Star center could not be stopped. Griner had her new career high, as she finished the game with 38 points. She also had nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal. Taurasi played well, as she finish

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

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