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Just how good is the Mercurys offense? (AP photo)No Comments

Cappie Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week

Cappie Pondexter earns the third Player of the Week award of her career after averaging 21.5 points on 51.6 percent shooting (16-31), 7.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in the Mercury’s two wins. She led the league, among players who played [...]

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This is Cappies third Player of the Week award (photo by Barry Gossage, NBAE)No Comments

Mercury/Sparks Post-Game Quotes

The recap and summary of the big win against the Sparks last night is up, but since this win puts the Mercury in sole possession of 1st place in the West, I felt it important to share a few key [...]

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Cappie & the Mercury shot lights out against the Sparks (AP photo)No Comments

Mercury Hand Sparks First Home Loss

All things considered, this was the Mercury’s best win of the year thus far. After the distractions this week, coupled with Candace Parker’s much publicized return and the Sparks being unbeaten at home this season, the Mercury responded with a phenomenal [...]

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Taurasi did a little bit of everything tonight (photo by AP)91 Comments

Mercury Ready For (Suddenly) Healthy Sparks

On Friday, we got some news that shouldn’t have surprised anyone - Candace Parker is planning on making her first appearance of 2009 against the Mercury this Sunday. Why doesn’t that surprise me? 3 reasons… It’s at home, and the Sparks haven’t [...]

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Friday Random Notes

First and foremost, I hope everyone has a great 4th of July weekend! Here are some random notes to get you through the day. I will post my preview of the Sparks game tomorrow morning before I head to Miami (Arizona) [...]

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Mercury Have Strong Showing in Early All-Star Ballot Returns

With all the excitement surrounding the Mercury’s fast start to the 2009 season, it’s not surprising to see them have a strong showing in early All-Star Ballot returns. However, what might be surprising is just how strong. The list is somewhat confusing [...]

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Mercury Show Heart As Team Effort Rallies Them Past Storm

Tonight, rather than letting the physicality of the game take control, the Mercury showed how much heart they have in a resilient win against the Storm. Perhaps Diana says it best. “We all made an effort to go out there [...]

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Taurasi Nominated For Another ESPY

Diana Taurasi has been nominated for The 2009 ESPY’s co-presented by Under Armour and Land Rover, the club announced today. Taurasi, who led the WNBA in scoring last season with a 24.1 ppg average, is nominated for Best WNBA Player. Taurasi is [...]

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Diana could receive her 4th ESPY awardNo Comments

Mercury Back Home, Ready For Revenge Against Storm

I’m sure everyone has heard the phrase, “revenge is a dish best served cold.” After Seattle came to Phoenix and beat the Mercury on their home floor on Father’s Day, the Mercury look to return the favor tonight. Trust me, the [...]

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My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.No Comments