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Mercury close out regular season with five home games starting Tuesday vs. Mystics
The Phoenix Mercury are just 5-7 at home, where they close the regular season with five game starting Tuesday vs. Washington.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (right) keeps the ball from Seattle Storm forward Crystal Langhorne on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner keeps the ball from Seattle Storm forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner keeps the ball from Seattle Storm forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell drives the ball past Seattle Storm guard Jordin Canada on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird attempts to get past Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell pushes the ball past Seattle Storm guard Jordin Canada on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm forward Crystal Langhorne goes for a shot on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell watches the clock strike zero on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Devereaux Peters watches a play on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello calls out to her players on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner reacts after a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to a team mate on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Team Candace Parker’s Angel McCoughtry (35) tries to rebound the ball against Team Delle Donne’s Diana Taurasi (3) in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis.
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Team Candace Parker’s Chelsea Gray, right, lines up a shot against Team Delle Donne’s Brittney Griner, left, in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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After Brittney Griner was ejected from the game, the Phoenix Mercury only had two players on the bench against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello huddles with her players against Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Camille Little has the rebound ripped away by Chicago Sky forward Cheyenne Parker in the first half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson is fouled by Phoenix Mercury forward Stephanie Talbot (left) in the first half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Chicago Sky guard Diamond DeShields drives to the basket past Phoenix Mercury forward Stephanie Talbot in the first half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Camille Little has the rebound ripped away by Chicago Sky forward Cheyenne Parker in the first half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson rebounds the ball against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Stephanie Talbot drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner shoots a free throw against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A Mercury fan points towards the bench after a player is ejected on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Fans react to a Mercury basket on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore looks to pass the ball to a team mate on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Camille Little goes for a basket on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives the ball past Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson attempts to get past Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson attempts to pass the ball on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve watches the game on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to her players on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts to a call on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles attempts to go past Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner listens to Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during a time out on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to the scoreboard after a call on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to her team mates on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to get the ball from Minnesota Lynx guard Tanisha Wright on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts to a play on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi shoots a free throw on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Yvonne Turner runs towards a loose ball on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) looks up at the scoreboard with her team down during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Aces’ A’ja Wilson (22) draws the foul on Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Aces’ Kayla McBride (21) marks a layup past Mercury’s Angel Robinson (0) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Angel Robinson (0) reacts to having a foul called on her during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) and Aces’ Kelsey Bone (3) jockey for position in the post during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) hangs her head after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) takes to the bench after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) walks off the court after losing 85-82 to the Acces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) goes up for a basket against Aces’ Carolyn Swords (8) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) shoots off a screen against Aces’ Tamera Young (1) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner (24) makes a layup against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) shoots between the defense of Aces’ JiSu Park (19) and Moriah Jefferson (4) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) makes a layup against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) high-fives a teammate and laughs with Diana Taurasi (3) after drawing a foul against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Briann January high-fives teammates after hitting a buzzer-beating three pointer at the end of the first quarter against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) shoots over the defense of Aces’ Carolyn Swords (8) and Kelsey Plum (10) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury’s head coach Sandy Brondello reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) celebrates after being fouled by Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) in the second half of WNBA basketball game action Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) fends off Connecticut Sun defenders Jonquel Jones, left, and Alyssa Thomas (25) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is fouled by Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones during a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas is fouled by Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) as Mercury’s Angel Robinson, left, defends in the second half of WNBA basketball game action Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) picks up the foul as she and teammate Alyssa Thomas, right, defend against Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams celebrates after being fouled while collecting a defensive rebound in the closing seconds against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half of WNBA basketball game action Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives to the basket around Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury coach Sandy Brondello questions the officials during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn.. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) drives between Phoenix Mercury defenders Yvonne Turner, left, and DeWanna Bonner in the second half of WNBA basketball game action Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) goes to the basket as Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January puts a contact lens back onto her eye during the first half of the team’s WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings forward Azura Stevens (30) reacts with her team after a play during the second quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) goes up to defend against Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) gets past Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) reacts to an injury after running into Phoenix Mercury forward Angel Robinson (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) gets around Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell (5) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) passes from the court below Phoenix Mercury guard Yvonne Turner during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings forward Kayla Thornton gets around Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Mercury’s head coach Sandy Brondello talks with an official during the first half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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The Mercury bench looking sparse with only eight players available to play for the game during the first half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) drives the lane on Sun’s
Jonquel Jones (35) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) shoots a three against Sun’s
Jonquel Jones (35) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury leave the floor after scoring in the third quarter against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi dribbles between a double team from Sun’s Brionna Jones (42) and Rachel Banham (1) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) argues with an official after picking up her fifth foul and going to the bench during the second half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) reacts after drawing a late foul against the Sun in the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Stephanie Talbot (8) defends Sun’s Alex Bentley (20) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) shoots against Sun’s
Jasmine Thomas (5) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) spins on Sun’s
Brionna Jones (42) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) drives for a layup against Sun’s Jonquel Jones (35) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner (24) drives for a layup past Sun’s Rachel Banham (1) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) greets DeWanna Bonner (24) as she looks back at the official laughing after not getting a foul call on an layup against the Sun during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) makes a layup past the defense of Sun’s Chiney Ogwumike during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) drives to the basket against Sun’s Chiney Ogwumike during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury mascot Scorch dances during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Maya Moore (23) of the Minnesota Lynx is hit in the face by guard Briann January (12) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury fans cheer following a score during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against her team during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Head coach Sandy Brondello of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A close-up view of the shoes of center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Phoenix Mercury react late in the fourth quarter to their loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury exits the court following the Phoenix Mercury’s loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Temi Fagbenle (14) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against forward Cecilia Zandalasini (9) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Leilani Mitchell (5) of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against guard Tanisha Wright (30) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots a free-throw against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A basketball sits on the court during the game between Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner gets the rebound during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner before the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner warms up before the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi before the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Members of the Mercury huddle up during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner fight for the ball at tipoff during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner looks to pass the ball during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center Ji-Su Park blocks Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson makes a free throw during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner attempts to push the ball past Las Vegas Aces forward Tamera Young during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to keep the ball from Las Vegas Aces center Ji-Su Park during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to keep the ball from Las Vegas Aces center Ji-Su Park during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner takes a free throw during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner looks for a teammate during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Scorch, the Mercury’s mascot, pumps up the crowd during a break on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Chicago Sky forward Cheyenne Parker knocks the ball out of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner’s hands during the Phoenix Mercury’s 96-79 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley attempts to keep the ball from Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January during the Phoenix Mercury’s 96-79 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Angel Robinson questions a foul during the Mercury’s 96-79 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Angel Robinson and guard Yvonne Turner (center) talk about a foul called during the Phoenix Mercury’s 96-79 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner gestures a three-point-shot during the Mercury’s 96-79 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Camille Little goes for a basket during the Phoenix Mercury’s 96-79 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to keep a hold of the ball during the first half on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell drives the ball past Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot during the first half on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle goes for a shot during the first half on Friday, June 8, 2018, duringat Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Yvonne Turner jumps for a basket during the first half on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx’s Seimone Augustus (33) hits a 3-point shot over the Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx’s Danielle Robinson drives past Phoenix Mercury’s Camille Little (20) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx’s Seimone Augustus (33) drives against Phoenix Mercury’s Sancho Lyttle during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx’s Seimone Augustus (33) drives past Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx’s Maya Moore celebrates a basket by Tanisha Wright against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx Seimone Augustus (33) looks over as Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) argues a foul call during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) hits a shot over Minnesota Lynx’s Seimone Augustus (33) and Sylvia Fowles during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx Maya Moore (23) becomes entangled with Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) reacts to a foul call on her against the Washington Mystics during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Washington Mystics guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt (14) steals the ball from Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) and center Brittney Griner (42) argue with official Daryl Humphrey during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello reacts to a foul call in favor of the Washington Mystics during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) reacts to a foul call on her against the Washington Mystics during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) looks to pass around Washington Mystics forward/center LaToya Sanders (30) during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) is guarded by Washington Mystics guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt (14) during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) after getting fouled by the Washington Mystics during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) lays the ball in past Washington Mystics forward Tianna Hawkins (21) during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) works her way around Washington Mystics center Krystal Thomas (34) during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) grabs a pass while defended by Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Stephanie Talbot (8) and Washington Mystics forward Monique Currie (25) battle for a loose ball during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Camille Little (20) loses the ball to Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault argues for a call against the Phoenix Mercury during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Washington Mystics forward Monique Currie (25) deflects the ball from Phoenix Mercury center Marie Gulich (21) during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gets the attention of her team against the Washington Mystics during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello calls a play against the Washington Mystics during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January (12) and Washington Mystics forward/center LaToya Sanders (30) grab a loose ball during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi reacts to a call in their favor against the Seattle Storm in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Seattle.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) defends Seattle Storm’s Courtney Paris in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Seattle.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) get a shot past Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm’s Jordin Canada, right, tries to drive past Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi in the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart (30) grabs a rebound in front of Phoenix Mercury’s Camille Little in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Seattle.
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Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart, center, gets a pass away in front of Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner (42) as another Mercury player tumbles behind in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner, left, passes over Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Seattle.
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi makes a 3-pointer against Dallas Wings in the first half on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury DeWanna Bonner battles for the rebound with Dallas Wings Allisha Gray in the first half on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi makes a jumper over Dallas Wings Kaela Davis in the first half on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner battles for the rebound with Dallas Wings Glory Johnson in the first half on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi takes the court to play the Dallas Wings in the season opener on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury DeWanna Bonner and Brittney Griner take the court to play the Dallas Wings in the season opener on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi shoots a free throw against Dallas Wings in the first half on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner heads to the bench after picking-up her second foul against Dallas Wings in the first quarter on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury coach Julie Hairgrove, head coach Sandy Brondello (center) and coach Todd Troxel against Dallas Wings in the first half on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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From left: Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Diana Taurasi, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Brittney Griner answers questions, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Diana Taurasi answers questions, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Yvonne Turner is photographed with her dog, Nola, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Yvonne Turner, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Yvonne Turner is photographed, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Sancho Lyttle, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Briann January, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Imani Wright, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Stephanie Talbot, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Stephanie Talbot, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Brittney Griner, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Marie Gullich, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Marie Gullich, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Brittney Griner, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Brittney Griner (left) and Diana Taurasi, May 14, 2018, during Phoenix Mercury media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (right) keeps the ball from Seattle Storm forward Crystal Langhorne on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury’s match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Phoenix Mercury have five games left to get into position for the WNBA playoffs.
They play three games this week: Tuesday against the Mystics, Friday against Indiana, Sunday against Los Angeles. All five remaining games are at home.
Tuesday’s game
Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury
When: 7 p.m. | Season schedule
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena.
TV: NBA TV.
Outlook: The Mercury (16-13) are 5-7 at home, where they play their final five regular-season games. First up is Washington (16-11) in yet another season-series-deciding game that could figure into playoff seeding. Phoenix lost to the Mystics 103-95 on June 30 and won 84-74 on July 30, the game in which F Sancho Lyttle suffered a season-ending knee injury. F Devereaux Peters has been re-signed to a second seven-day contract. She has played in two Mercury games so far. The Mercury are coming off a 1-2 week, losing to Seattle and Los Angeles and beating Las Vegas. They are 2-8 in their past 10 games, dropping to sixth in the WNBA with eight teams advancing to the playoffs. … Four games separate second through eight place through Monday. … Washington is in fourth place and awaiting word from the league office whether it will earn a win by forfeit for a game against Las Vegas last week when the Aces had extensive travel problems and refused to play citing health concerns. … The Mystics won 76-74 at Dallas on Sunday despite just five points from F Elene Delle Donne. … Chelsea Clinton will be on hand for Tuesday’s game, where she will be signing her book “She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World” for fans purchasing tickets to the meet-and-greet.
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