Phoenix Mercury @ San Antonio Stars
Taurasi, Griner lead Mercury in 92-77 win over Stars
SAN ANTONIO -- Diana Taurasi scored 17 points, Brittney Griner had 15 points, eight rebounds and five blocks, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the San Antonio Stars 92-77 on Friday night.
Griner hit a hook shot just before the halftime buzzer to give Phoenix a 45-35 lead. She and Taurasi combined to score 24 points in the half. Taurasi scored five points during the Mercury's 11-2 run to open the third quarter for a 56-37 lead.
Phoenix cruised in the second half even after Taurasi was ejected with 8:55 remaining after her second technical foul.
Leilani Mitchell also scored 15 points for Phoenix (9-6). She made her third 3-pointer to give the Mercury an 85-65 lead midway through the fourth.
Kayla McBride scored 10 of her 22 points in the first quarter for San Antonio (1-16). Alex Montgomery added 12 points and Kelsey Plum had six assists.
Matchups
Game Information
San Antonio, TX
Referee:Sue Blauch
Referee:Kevin Sparrock
Referee:Tony Dawkins
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Dallas | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | W1 |
| Golden State | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | W1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 0 | 1 | .000 | 2 | L1 |
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