The Las Vegas Aces overcame the Phoenix Mercury behind 27 points from Jackie Young, while earlier in the week the Seattle Storm handed the Connecticut Sun their first defeat of the season and the New York Liberty recorded their best start to a season since 2007
Liz Cambage blocked Shey Peddy’s reverse layup attempt with 32 seconds left, and forced Phoenix to foul, Young making two free throws to seal it.
The Mercury had a brief scare just before halftime when Griner went to the floor after getting hit in the chest by Cambage on a post-up move. She returned to finish with 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Diggins-Smith had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Wins for Seattle, Dream and Mystics
Tuesday night saw Sue Bird score 21 points while Jewell Loyd provided 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals as the Seattle Storm handed the Connecticut Sun their first loss of the season with a 90-87 overtime win.
Breanna Stewart had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Stephanie Talbot added 11 points for Seattle (4-1). Jonquel Jones had her fifth consecutive double-double for Connecticut (5-1), finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and three blocks. Brionna Jones added 19 points, DeWanna Bonner scored 15 and Natisha Hiedeman 14.
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