Griner and Taurasi Propel Mercury Past Sky in Crucial Victory

Phoenix Mercury secure a tight 93-88 win over Chicago Sky, impacting playoff standings.

Brittney Griner scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Diana Taurasi added 25 points and six assists.
Phoenix Mercury ended a three-game losing streak, improving their record to 18-20.
Chicago Sky, now 13-25, are tied with Washington and Atlanta for the final playoff spot.
Rachel Banham led the Sky with 17 points, making 5 of her 6 three-point attempts in the first half.
Key injuries affected both teams, with Phoenix's Kahleah Copper and Chicago's Angel Reese sidelined.