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Photos: Phoenix Mercury 2020 season reboot
New York Liberty’s Megan Walker (3) shoots over Phoenix Mercury’s Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (2) and Alanna Smith during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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New York Liberty’s Jocelyn Willoughby (13) is fouled by Phoenix Mercury’s Alanna Smith during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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New York Liberty’s Kia Nurse (5) is defended by Phoenix Mercury’s Alanna Smith during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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New York Liberty’s Joyner Holmes (10) drives past Phoenix Mercury’s Alanna Smith during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Alanna Smith (11) shoots against New York Liberty’s Kia Nurse during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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New York Liberty’s Jocelyn Willoughby (13) brings the ball up as Phoenix Mercury’s Shey Peddy defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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New York Liberty’s Kia Nurse is tripped while shooting against Phoenix Mercury’s Alanna Smith (11), Shey Peddy (5) and Kia Vaughn (1) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi drives against New York Liberty’s Kiah Stokes during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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New York Liberty’s Jazmine Jones (4) tries to break up a handoff between Phoenix Mercury’s Kia Vaughn (1) and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (2) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Kia Vaughn, right, is defended by New York Liberty’s Kiah Stokes during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, center, drives between New York Liberty’s Kiah Stokes (41) and Layshia Clarendon (7) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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PALMETTO, FL – SEPTEMBER 3: Kia Vaughn #1 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Indiana Fever on September 3, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – SEPTEMBER 3: Shey Peddy #5 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against the Indiana Fever on September 3, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – SEPTEMBER 3: Alanna Smith #11 of the Phoenix Mercury plays defense against the Indiana Fever on September 3, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Alanna Smith (11) shoots over Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby (5) and center A’ja Wilson (22) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Alanna Smith (11) shoots over Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby (5) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Alanna Smith (11) fouls Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby (5) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Alanna Smith (11) and Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby (5) go for a rebound during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) goes airborne in an attempt to block a shot by Las Vegas Aces guard Kayla McBride (21) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces guard Kayla McBride (21) has her shot blocked by Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces guard Sugar Rodgers (14) passes the ball in front of Phoenix Mercury guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (2) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (2) shoots over Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby (5) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough shoots over Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) shoots over Phoenix Mercury forward Alanna Smith (11) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) drives between Phoenix Mercury center Kia Vaughn (1) and guard Shey Peddy (5) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner (21) and guard Sophie Cunningham (9) try to steal the ball from Las Vegas Aces forward Angel McCoughtry (35) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces forward Angel McCoughtry (35) beats Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) to a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young beats Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) to a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces head coach Bill Laimbeer during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) goes up for a shot over Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner (21) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces forward Angel McCoughtry (35) and Phoenix Mercury guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (2) battle for a loose ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Las Vegas Aces forward Angel McCoughtry (35) gets fouled by Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Bria Hartley will miss the remainder the WNBA season due to a right knee injury suffered Friday.
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 30: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 30, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 6: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Sky on August 6, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham against the Indiana Fever in the first half on July 23, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 30: Alanna Smith #11 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 30, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 30: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury smiles during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 30, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 30: Kia Vaughn #1 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 30, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Orlando, FL – AUGUST 23: Bria Hartley #14 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics on August 23, 2020 at the Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 19: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 19, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 19: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 19, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury and Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks fight for position during the game on August 19, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida.
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 16: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Dallas Wings on August 16, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 16: Allisha Gray #15 of the Dallas Wings shoots the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on August 16, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 16: Brianna Turner #21 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Dallas Wings on August 16, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 16: Kayla Thornton #6 of the Dallas Wings plays defense against the Phoenix Mercury on August 16, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Shatori Walker-Kimbrough #2 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Atlanta Dream on August 14, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida.
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Alanna Smith #11 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Atlanta Dream on August 14, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida.
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Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury plays defense against the Atlanta Dream on August 14, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida.
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 10: Alanna Smith #11 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against the Dallas Wings on August 10, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 10: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against the Dallas Wings on August 10, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FL – AUGUST 10: Satou Sabally #0 of the Dallas Wings grabs the rebound against the Phoenix Mercury on August 10, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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A general view of tipoff between Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Skylar Diggins-Smith, left, brings the ball up the court against the defense of Seattle Storm’s Jordin Canada, right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Skylar Diggins-Smith, left, looks between the defense of Seattle Storm’s Jordin Canada, center, and Natasha Howard, right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Seattle Storm’s Natasha Howard, right, shoots over Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Seattle Storm’s Mercedes Russell, right, and Phoenix Mercury’s Kia Vaughn, left, fight for a rebound during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Seattle Storm’s Alysha Clark (32) backs into the defense of Phoenix Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd, left, fights through the defense of Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner to attempt a shot during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi, left, and Seattle Storm’s Mercedes Russell, right, fight for a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd, right, fights against the defense of Phoenix Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Kia Vaughn, right, looks past the defense of Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd drives past the Phoenix Mercury defense during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham, left, defends against Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd, right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner, right, shoots against the defense of Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart, center, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd (24) drives past Phoenix Mercury’s Shatori Walker-Kimbrough during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on from the ground after being fouled in the second quarter against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Sophie Cunningham #9 and Bria Hartley #14 of the Phoenix Mercury converse during a stoppage of time in the first half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury looks back during the first half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket past Layshia Clarendon #7 of the New York Liberty during the first half of a game at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoot a free throw during the first half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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Bria Hartley #14 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball during the first half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball during the first half against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the second half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury embraces Jazmine Jones #4 of the New York Liberty after they got tangled up in the second half of a game at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles up the court during the second half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 grabs the jersey of Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury after a foul during the second half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Amanda Zahui B #17 of the New York Liberty draws the foul from Nia Coffey #10 of the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of a game at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury dibbles the ball during the first half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury dibbles the ball during the second half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Amanda Zahui B #17 of the New York Liberty shoots from beyond the 3-point line during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Mercury at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury looks to pass the ball around Leaonna Odom #0 of the New York Liberty during the first half of a game at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots a free throw during the first half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles up court during the first half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: The New York Liberty starters huddle before a game against the Phoenix Mercury at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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PALMETTO, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Alanna Smith #11 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball during the second half of a game against the New York Liberty at Feld Entertainment Center on August 02, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, center, fights for position between Los Angeles Sparks center Seimone Augustus (33) and forward Candace Parker, right, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes (15) celebrates after taking a charge by Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks head coach Derek Fisher, right, talks to guard Riquna Williams (2) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner controls the opening tipoff over Los Angeles Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike (30) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike (30) goes up for a shot between Phoenix Mercury’s Kia Vaughn (1) and Diana Taurasi, right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Sydney Wiese, left, and Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner battle for a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks forward Kristine Anigwe, left, goes up for a shot in front of Phoenix Mercury center Kia Vaughn (1) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith goes up for a shot in front of Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes, left, blocks a shot by Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) celebrates after making a basket and getting fouled by Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner (21) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) is congratulated by center Brittney Griner, left, and Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) after scoring a basket during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, left, goes up for a shot in front of Phoenix Mercury center Kia Vaughn (1) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) goes up for a shot in front of Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello, center, calls out instructions during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Chelsea Gray (12) falls to the court after getting tripped on a play during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Sydney Wiese goes up to shoot in front of Phoenix Mercury forward Alanna Smith (11) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Members of the Phoenix Mercury, left, and Los Angeles Sparks stand for a moment of silence in honor of Breonna Taylor before a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner goes up for a shot over Los Angeles Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike (30) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Riguna Williams (2) steals a pass intended for Phoenix Mercury center Kia Vaughn, left, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Ellenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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New York Liberty’s Megan Walker (3) shoots over Phoenix Mercury’s Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (2) and Alanna Smith during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Fox Sports Arizona+/Facebook — The Mercury (12-8) and Sun (10-10) meet for the second time in three days with Phoenix trying for a split after losing 85-70 on Monday. Mercury F Nia Coffey (foot) has been ruled out for the game while C Kia Vaughn (knee) and F Alanna Smith (ankle) are questionable. If all three can’t go, the Mercury would be back down to seven available players and need a starter to replace Vaughn. G Skylar Diggins-Smith was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week. The Mercury remain sixth in the Associated Press WNBA power poll. The WNBA playoffs will begin Sept. 15 with the Mercury almost certainly playing a first-round elimination game. The Mercury’s regular season finale is Friday, four days before the playoffs begin.
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