Archive: Phoenix Mercury

Taurasi fails Turkish drug test

Turkish drug test. Kinda sounds like a crazy cocktail an adventurous soul would order in a bar. “Barkeep, I’ll have a Turkish drug test.” But it’s not. It’s a very literal thing. And Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi knows that [...]

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PHOENIX - SEPTEMBER 05: Diana Taurasi  of the Phoenix Mercury in Game Two of the Western Conference Finals against the Seattle Storm during the 2010 WNBA Playoffs at US Airways Center on September 5, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona.  The Storms defeated the Mercury 91-88 to win the series 2-0. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)No Comments

Merc blow past Silver Stars on way to Western Conference Finals

Diana Taurasi scored 23 points and Candace Dupree chipped in with 19 as the Phoenix Mercury rolled past the San Antonio Silver Stars 92-73, to sweep their WNBA Playoff series 2 games to [...]

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PHOENIX - AUGUST 26: Diana Taurasi  of the Phoenix Mercury puts up a shot against the San Antonio Silver Stars in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2010 WNBA Playoffs at US Airways Center on August 26, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Silver Stars 106-93. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)No Comments

Bonner named WNBA 6th Woman of the Year…again

That’s two straight 6th Woman of the Year Awards for the Phoenix Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner. The 2nd year player out of Auburn averaged 12 points per game for the Merc in 2010. Former Mercury player Plenette Pierson of the New [...]

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August 14 2010: Mercury's forward DeWanna Bonner (24) pushes the ball up court in the first half during a WNBA basketball game between the New York Liberty and the Phoenix Mercury at Madison Square Garden in New York City. New York Liberty defeated the Phoenix Mercury 107-69.No Comments

Mercury fall short in Chicago

Sylvia Fowles scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Chicago Sky knocked off the Phoenix Mercury 91-82 at the Rosemont Horizon on Tuesday night. The Sky overcame a 9-point halftime deficit for the win that pushes their season [...]

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MAY 16 2010: Sky's center Sylvia Fowles (34) gets low post position on Liberty's Kia Vaughn (15) during a WNBA basketball game between the New York Liberty and the Chicago Sky at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Liberty defeated Sky 85-82.No Comments

Mercury now over .500 with win over San Antonio

Tangela Smith and Penny Taylor led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points each, while Temeka Johnson and Kara Braxton chipped in with 17 apiece, helping the Phoenix Mercury to a 103-87 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars at [...]

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PHOENIX - JULY 14: Penny Taylor  of the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA game against the Seattle Storm at US Airways Center on July 14, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Storm defeated the Mercury 111-107 in triple overtime. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)2 Comments

Dupree helps Mercury even record with win at San Antonio

Candice Dupree scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Diana Taurasi pumped in 21 and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the San Antonio Silver Stars 103-92 on Tuesday night. It was the 8th time the Mercury had eclipsed the 100-point [...]

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PHOENIX - JULY 14: Candice Dupree  of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball during the WNBA game against the Seattle Storm at US Airways Center on July 14, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Storm defeated the Mercury 111-107 in triple overtime. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)No Comments

Taurasi’s late free throws lift Mercury to win over Sky

Diana Taurasi made two free throws with 3.7 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Mercury a 97-96 win over the Chicago Sky at U.S. Airways Center. Taurasi finished with 35 points, while Candice Dupree added 19 for the Merc, who pushed [...]

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PHOENIX - JULY 14: Diana Taurasi  of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a foul call during the WNBA game against the Seattle Storm at US Airways Center on July 14, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Storm defeated the Mercury 111-107 in triple overtime. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)No Comments

Mercury offense keeps rolling in win over Lynx

In their last three wins, the Phoenix Mercury have blistered the nets at a pace of 120 points per game. That offensive onslaught continued on Thursday night as the defending WNBA champions routed the Minnesota Lynx 110-92 at US Airways [...]

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Taurasi considering playing only in Europe?

That’s the gist of an AP story written about the Phoenix Mercury superstar. Taurasi says the full-time, year round grind of playing basketball is growing tiresome, and the fact that she makes a lot more money overseas could spell the [...]

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PHOENIX - JULY 14: Diana Taurasi  of the Phoenix Mercury drives the ball against Lauren Jackson  of the Seattle Storm during the WNBA game at US Airways Center on July 14, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Storm defeated the Mercury 111-107 in triple overtime. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)1 Comment

Mercury pick up size in trade with Tulsa

The Phoenix Mercury have acquired Kara Braxton from the Tulsa Shock and have sent Nicole Ohlde and a 2011 first round draft pick to [...]

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YPSILANTI, MI - OCTOBER 05:  Kara Brazton #45 of the Detroit Shock goes up for a shot over Ruth Riley #00 and Becky Hammon #25 of the San Antonio Silver Stars in Game Three of the WNBA Finals on October 5, 2008 at Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  The Shock won 76-60 and won the WNBA Championship.  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 Domenic Centofanti/Getty Images)No Comments