Atlanta Dream @ Phoenix Mercury
Diggins-Smith scores 19 points, Mercury beats Dream 92-81
PHOENIX -- — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 19 points, Diana Taurasi had 18 and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Atlanta Dream 92-81 on Sunday in the first game for both teams following a break for the Tokyo Olympics.
Sophie Cunningham added 17 points for Phoenix (10-10). Brittney Griner had 14 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three blocks, and Brianna Turner had 10 points and a season-high 17 rebounds.
The Mercury led 20-4, shot 35 of 70 from the field and made 10 3-pointers.
Courtney Williams led Atlanta (6-14) with 30 points. The Dream shot 41% from the field and were 3 of 17 from 3-point range.
Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Angelica Suffren
Referee:Janetta Graham
Referee:Eric Brewton
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W3 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| New York | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Toronto | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Washington | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | L3 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 8 | .111 | 4.5 | L3 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | 2 | .714 | - | W3 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Golden State | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Dallas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 6 | .250 | 3.5 | L4 |
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