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DeWanna Bonner led the Mercury with 27 points, but the Lynx pulled away in the second half to beat Phoenix in Minnesota.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, right, block the shot of Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas during the first half of WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Connecticut Sun guard Rachel Banham, right, defends against Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Connecticut Sun forward Kristine Anigwe, left, and Phoenix Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle reach for the ball during a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Connecticut Sun forward Bria Holmes scores next to Phoenix Mercury guard Essence Carson during a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas works against Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner for a rebound during a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Connecticut guard Shekinna Stricklen, left, and forward Alyssa Thomas, back, trap Phoenix Mercury forward Dewanna Bonner along the sideline during a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams, top, wraps up Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner in the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) scores over Connecticut Sun guards Rachel Banham, left, and Jasmine Thomas in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones, right, pulls down a rebound over teammate Courtney Williams and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, left, and guard Diana Taurasi, back, in the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams, right, fouls Phoenix Mercury forward Camille Little, center, as Alyssa Thomas, left, helps on defense in the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) shoots against Dream’s Elizabeth Williams (1) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) shoots against the Dream during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Leilani Mitchell (5) drives against Dream’s Renee Montgomery (21) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s head coach Sandy Brondello calls out to her team during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Leilani Mitchell shoots against the Dream during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner (24) makes a layup past Dream’s Elizabeth Williams (1) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Alanna Smith enters the court before a game against the Dream at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner enters the court before a game against the Dream at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner (24) greets Dream players before tip off during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) posts up against Dream’s Elizabeth Williams (1) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Essence Carson (17) calls out to her teammates as she dribbles down the court against the Dream during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) shoots against Dream’s Elizabeth Williams (1) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) and Dream’s Tiffany Hayes (15) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (24) spins in the post against Dream’s Elizabeth Williams (1) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Dream’s Elizabeth Williams (1) blocks a layup from Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham (9) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Dream’s Alex Bentley (20) drives the lane against Mercury’s Alanna Smith (11) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Leilani Mitchell (5) dribbles against Dream’s Renee Montgomery (21) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (24) shoots against Dream’s Elizabeth Williams (1) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) high-fives the team as they lead during the first half against the Dream at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 7, 2019.
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Mercury center Brittney Griner reacts after missing a game tying jumper against the Liberty in the fourth quarter of a game July 5 at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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Mercury guard Briann January is pressured by the Liberty during the first half of a game July 5 at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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Injured Mercury guard Diana Taurasi watches from the bench during a game July 5 against the Liberty at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle puts up a jumper against the Liberty during the first half of a game July 5 at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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Mercury center Brittney Griner makes a move to the basket during a game against the Liberty on July 5 at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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Mercury guard Briann January puts up a shot over the Liberty during a game July 5 at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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Brittney Griner had 30 points in the Mercury’s 80-76 loss to the Liberty on July 5 at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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Phoenix Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner, left, grabs a rebound in front of Seattle Storm’s Natasha Howard in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Seattle.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Briann January, left, drives to the basket in front of Seattle Storm’s Sami Whitcomb in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Seattle.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner, left, tries to get a pass past Seattle Storm’s Alysha Clark (32) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm’s Courtney Paris, left, reaches for the ball against Phoenix Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham, center, and Sancho Lyttle in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Seattle.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Sancho Lyttle, center, battles Seattle Storm’s Crystal Langhorne, left, and Sami Whitcomb for the ball in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm’s Natasha Howard, left, tries to hold back Phoenix Mercury’s Camille Little in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm’s Jordin Canada, front right, drives past Phoenix Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Seattle.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner, right, is double-teamed by Seattle Storm’s Natasha Howard (6) and Mercedes Russell in the second half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm’s Jordin Canada, right, shoots as Phoenix Mercury’s Leilani Mitchell defends in the second half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Seattle.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner drives to the basket against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner scores a basket against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Essence Carson shoots a jumper against the Indiana Fever in the first half during the home opener on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi yells at the officials against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner looks to the basket against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner shoots a jumper against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is guarded by Indiana Fever center Teaira McCowan in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham reacts after making a 3-pointer against the Indiana Fever in the first half during the home opener on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham drives the baseline against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham shoots a free throw against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner battles for position against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner shoots a jumper against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner shoots a jumper against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is guarded by Indiana Fever center Teaira McCowan in the first half during the home opener on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham passes the ball against the Indiana Fever in the first half during the home opener on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell jumps to the basket against Indiana Fever center Teaira McCowan in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell shoots a jumper against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell scores against Indiana Fever center Teaira McCowan in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell shoots a jumper against the Indiana Fever in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell scores against Indiana Fever center Teaira McCowan in the first half on June 28, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell goes up for a basket during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell goes up for a basket during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury sits on the bench with her teammates during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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Phoenix Mercury players react to a successful 3-pointer during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna
Bonner goes up for a basket against Los Angeles Sparks defense on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner goes up for a basket against Los Angeles Sparks player Nneka Ogwumike on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Essence Carson drives past the defense during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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The Phoenix Mercury Hip-Hop Squad lead a ‘Mercury train’ during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury high-fives Los Angeles Sparks players after the game on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury talks to her team in a huddle after the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the LA Sparks 82-72.
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Kids wait to high-five Phoenix Mercury players after their 82-72 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 23, 2019, in Phoenix.
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Minnesota Lynx guard Odyssey Sims drives around Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner during the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier defends against Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner, second from right, during the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx guard Odyssey Sims loses the ball as Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January defends during the first quarter of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx guard Danielle Robinson (3) splits the defense of Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner and center Brittney Griner, right, during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. Griner blocked the shot. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx guard Odyssey Sims drives against Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner during the third quarter of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Essence Carson reacts after making a 3-pointer against the Las Vegas Aces in the second half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Essence Carson reacts after making a 3-pointer against the Las Vegas Aces in the second half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Las Vegas Aces head coachÊBill LaimbeerÊreacts as the Phoenix Mercury lose the ball in the second half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner pats DeWanna Bonner on the head after beating the Las Vegas Aces during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner and DeWanna Bonner react after beating the Las Vegas Aces during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January is fouled by Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum in the second half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Camille Little and Diana Taurasi react against Las Vegas Aces in the second half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner and Las Vegas Aces Tamera Young (right) are separated after exchanging words in the second half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury coaches Julie Hairgrove, Sandy Brondello and Penny Taylor (right) study the stat sheet against Las Vegas Aces in the first half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage looks to the basket with pressure from Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner in the second half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury fans cheer against Las Vegas Aces in the second half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Essence Carson drives to the basket and scores against the Las Vegas Aces in the first half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage (left) battles for position against Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner in the first half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage (left) turns-away Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner in the first half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury assistant coach Penny Taylor huddles with her players against the Las Vegas Aces in the first half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner makes a basket with pressure from Las Vegas Aces center Carolyn Swords in the first half during the home opener on May 31, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner scores against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner is guarded by Los Angeles Sparks center Rachel Hollivay in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello reacts during action against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi watches the action from the bench with a back injury against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner reacts after being hit in the face against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is pressured by Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner takes a shot against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Essence Carson looks to the basket against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell passes the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner takes a shot and scores against the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half during a preseason game on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello directs her team during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham boxes out during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brianna Turner looks for a rebound during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Alanna Smith (11) applauds during a drill during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) grabs a rebound during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Alanna Smith (left) and Brianna Turner rebound during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello talks with rookie forward Alanna Smith during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi rehabs during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi rehabs during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner watches a drill during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury Essence Carson grabs a rebound during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham (left) talks with teammate Alanna Smith during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January takes a pass during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello instructs her players during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix guard Mercury Leilani Mitchell laughs during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury center Emese Hof lays the ball in during training camp in Phoenix May 5, 2019.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, right, block the shot of Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas during the first half of WNBA basketball game Friday, July 12, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn.
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Published 6:21 p.m. MT July 14, 2019 | Updated 6:33 p.m. MT July 14, 2019
By the Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS – Sylvia Fowles set a WNBA record with her 157th career double-double and the Minnesota Lynx pulled away in the second half to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-62 on Sunday night.
Fowles finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds for her fourth consecutive double-double and broke Lisa Leslie’s mark of 156 set from 1997-2009. Odyssey Sims led Minnesota (10-7) with 15 points and Napheesa Collier had 14 points, 11 rebounds and three steals. Danielle Robinson and Stephanie Talbot added 13 points apiece.
DeWanna Bonner led the Mercury with 27 points and Brittney Griner scored 12. Diana Taurasi, who made her season debut on Friday night after recovering from offseason back surgery, did not play Sunday. She scored five points in 16 minutes Friday in a loss at Connecticut, but tweaked her back and was examined by the team’s trainer after the game.
Fowles scored on a putback of a miss by Sims to make it 36-35 at halftime and the Lynx led the rest of the way. Yvonne Turner hit a 3-pointer to pull Phoenix (7-8) within three late in the third quarter but Fowles and Sims answered with back-to-back layups, Collier converted a 3-point play to close the period before Robinson scored the first seven points of the fourth to make it 62-46 with 71/2 minutes to play.
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