New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury claim final two WNBA playoff spots
The Liberty advance to the postseason after defeating the Atlanta Dream.
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Diana Taurasi is in a league of her own.
The Mercury veteran became the first person in WNBA history to reach 2,000 career assists and 9,000 career points, reaching the threshold with her second assist in Phoenix’s game on Saturday.
The ✌ assists that got DT to 2,000 career assists 😱
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 21, 2021
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Taurasi was one of three Mercury players to hit a double-double during the team’s 84-69 win over the Dream, putting up 18 points and ten assists. Britney Griner notched 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Brianna Turner recorded 15 points and ten rebounds.
Diana leading all scorers right now with 18 points! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/FXmCj0DL8Q
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) August 21, 2021
Skylar Diggins-Smith led Phoenix in points, with 25, shooting 66.7 percent from the field and 75 percent from deep. Diggins-Smith was dominant all over the court, adding seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block.
3 pointer by @SkyDigg4. It's super effective! pic.twitter.com/eXn2awuP0z
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) August 21, 2021
With Saturday’s win over the Dream, the Mercury extended their win streak to four.
Next up: Phoenix will face-off against the New York Liberty on Wednesday. Atlanta will play the Chicago Sky on Tuesday.
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