Phoenix's Starting Lineup Sets The Tone In Dominant Year

Anete Jekabsone-Zogota and DeWanna Bonner also had solid performances, as they both had 11 points. Bonner also had two rebounds, an assist and a block.

Both Bonner and Griner were in the starting lineup, and they were joined by Diana Taurasi, Candice Dupree and Erin Phillips. Jekabsone-Zogota had her strong performance off the bench.

The Mercury won their second game, as they beat the Sparks 74-69. Phoenix kept the same starting lineup, and four of the starters scored in double figures. Taurasi was the leader, and she had 23 points. She also had six rebounds, six assists and three steals.

Dupree had 18 points, five rebounds and a steal. Bonner had 16 points, 11 rebounds, four steals and two assists. Griner had 13 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and a steal.

Phoenix lost the third game, as the San Antonio Stars picked up the 78-74 win. The Mercury kept the same lineup, and Taurasi was once again the star. She had 21 points, nine assists and two rebounds. Bonner had 15 points and two assists. Then, Griner had 12 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and three assists.

The Mercury improved to 3-1, as they beat the Tulsa Shock 100-78. The same players were in the starting lineup, and Taurasi led the way with 16 points, three rebounds and an assist. Phillips had a solid performance, as she had 15 points, four assists, two rebounds and a steal. Then, Griner had 14 points, five rebounds, four blocks, two steals and an assist.

Mercury continue to dominate

Taurasi and her team continued to play well, and later on they went on a 16-game winning streak. Phoenix could not be stopped, and in the end, the franchise had another championship.

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