DT3 & the Mercury

Diana Taurasi reflected on her season with the Phoenix Mercury, and hinted an an imminent end to her time playing in Russia.

One thing is certain about the 2018 Phoenix Mercury. Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi will not have 10 new teammates like this season.

With all she has overcome this summer, Phoenix center Brittney Griner relishes the challenge of trying to come back against the Sparks, who are looking to sweep the Mercury out of the playoffs Sunday (ESPN, 5 ET).

There was plenty to celebrate about this Sun season, and celebrate the Sun did before their first playoff game in five years.

Diana Taurasi remains undefeated (11-0) in winner-take-all games in her playoff career with Phoenix.

Early in the game, Connecticut was having its way – then Phoenix tilted the speed of the contest.

Phoenix erased a 17-point first-half deficit to advance past Connecticut to the Semifinals.

Don’t bet against Taurasi or her team in a single elimination playoff game, because she keeps winning them.

Brittney Griner had 26 points and nine rebounds, Diana Taurasi added 23 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 88-83 on to reach the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs

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