The Sky edged the Mercury, 70-68, on a buzzer-beater shot by rookie sensation Elena Delle Donne. That young woman has some sick, sick moves. And ice in her veins.
Tonight’s other game was a mirror of the first, as the Sun slipped by the Dream, 78-77, thanks to a big play in the final seconds by Mistie Bass.
Team news:
Mercury….Diana Taurasi didn’t play tonight because she was serving a one-game suspension for an accumulation of technical fouls. She picked up her ninth earlier this week.
A sneak peak of Robin Roberts’ interview with Taurasi and rookie Brittney Griner.
Fever….Katie Douglas is medically cleared and ready to play.
Sky….waived Sharnee Zoll-Norman and re-signed Avery Warley.
Liberty….Katie Smith’s career is coming to a close.
The WNBA is perfect for coach Bill Laimbeer. He speaks.
Sun….Tina Charles blogs.
Tomorrow’s game previews: