WNBA Recap: Phoenix defeats Minnesota

Phoenix Mercury 103 - Minnesota Lynx 96- The Mercury snapped a two-game losing streak. Diana Taurasi scored 32 points for the Mercury in their victory. Time is running out for the Mercury.

They have five games left in the season and if they want to get into the playoffs, the Mercury will have to win out. The Lynx meanwhile fall to 2.5 games out of the fourth and final spot in the Western Conference playoffs.

It won't get easier for the Lynx as their next two games are against Seattle and Sacramento. We'll have a look at the playoff scenarios soon enough. Stay tuned!

WNBA Recap: The Mercury keep rising

You're probably wondering when I'll be stopping all of these Mercury-related jokes. I don't have too many, so work with me.

Phoenix Mercury 97 - Atlanta Dream 79- I bet the Dream wished those numbers could be switched around. A 33-9 second quarter score made the ultimate difference in the game. Diana Taurasi scored 28 points for the Mercury. Taurasi had a big night from three-point-land, making 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. The Dream meanwhile, remain winless. They'll win! Fear not Atlanta!

Chicago Sky 73 - Minnesota Lynx 71- The Sky held off the Lynx to win their second straight game. Candice Dupree had a big night for the Sky, scoring 26 points. Candice Wiggins led the Lynx by scoring 17 points off the bench.

New York Liberty 89 - Los Angeles Sparks 78- Shameka Christon scored 28 points for the Liberty, as they moved back to .500 for the season and continue to hold down third place in the Eastern Conference. Candace Parker led the Sparks in scoring with 18 points in the loss. She also added 10 rebounds. The Sparks hold a one game lead over the San Antonio Silver Stars.

Have a great Wednesday

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WNBA Report: Big night for Leslie

Yes, we do cover the WNBA. I cover it because the NBA is over and the WNBA is still in action. So it makes sense that I cover some notable games from the previous night.

Los Angeles Sparks 80, Chicago Sky 67- Lisa Leslie had a big night for the Sparks, putting up 21 points on 10-of-15 shooting. Leslie also put up seven rebounds for the effort. Sparks rookie Candace Parker scored 14 points with six rebounds. Jia Perkins scored 18 points for the Sky in a losing effort.

Indiana Fever 83, New York Liberty 69- The Fever are in good shape thus far. Katie Douglas scored 16 points and eight rebounds for the Fever. Janel McCarville scored 23 for the Liberty.

Phoenix Mercury 102, Connecticut Sun 81- Diana Taurasi came up huge for the Mercury, scoring 32 points on 11-of-15 shooting. Taurasi was three-of-six from beyond the three point line. Cappie Pondexter had a great night for the Mercury as well, scoring 22 points and picking up nine rebounds.

Washington Mystics 67, Houston Comets 63- Alana Beard put up 23 points for the Mystics in the win.

That's all I have for now. See you later

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