PHOENIX (AP) — Sammy Whitcomb scored 18 points on six three-pointers, Jewell Lloyd added 17 and the Seattle Storm beat the Phoenix Mercury, 83-69, on Tuesday night.
This is Seattle’s first victory over Phoenix since September 3, 2021, after sweeping it three games last season.
Seattle scored 12 of their opening 15 points and led 50-36 at halftime. Mercury scored only 33 points in the second half.
Phoenix stars Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi managed just two points. Griner scored two points and two rebounds in nine minutes of the first period and did not play in the second period due to a groin injury. Taurasi has been held goalless for the first time since August 2, 2022.
Ivana Dujkic added 14 points, and rookie star Jordan Hurston had 13 points and 14 rebounds to match Seattle (2-6), earning their first road win of the season. Azzie Magpegor scored nine points, six rebounds and three blocks.
Sophie Cunningham led Phoenix (2-6) with 21 points. Sug Sutton added 15 points and Michaela Onyen added ten.
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