TECHNICAL On Taurasi + Calls Ref “B**CH” Behind Back After No Call | Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings

Mercury lineup shows gaps vs. bigger Wings team

The Mercury have the best perimeter shooting in the league, averaging 12.2 3-pointers per game.

Rebecca Allen goes down in third quarter

The Mercury’s bench had to play more minutes after forward Becca Allen went down at 6:58. Allen collided with a screen set up by McCowan and immediately dropped to the floor. Allen was on the floor for several minutes before trainers took her off. She did not return to the game after sustaining a head injury.

Big third quarter not enough to get Mercury past Dallas Wings

The play warranted an official review for a hostile act, but it was quickly ruled out. After Allen’s injury, the Mercury quickly went on an 8-3 run to trail 67-51. Led by Copper and Taurasi, the Mercury had their only quarter where they outscored the Wings, shooting 11-for-19 and recording 34 points.

“We pressed a little bit more, we sped them up and got them off kilter,” Taurasi said. “On the other end, we had some really good looks and played with a little bit more aggression. We got to get to that a little bit quicker, but it was a huge sign for us going forward.”