Washington Mystics @ Phoenix Mercury
Griner, Mercury cruise past Mystics, 103-82
PHOENIX -- Brittney Griner had 26 points, nine rebounds, a career-high eight assists and four blocks to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Washington Mystics 103-82 on Sunday.
Leilani Mitchell made five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, and Yvonne Turner, who hit 4 of 5 from behind the arc, added a career-high 22 points for Phoenix.
The Mystics (14-7) had their five-game win streak snapped.
Turner and Mitchell scored five points apiece during a 14-2 run that gave Phoenix a 60-41 lead late in the second quarter. Griner scored 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting in the first half.
The Mercury (11-10) shot a season-high 58.2% from the field and had 28 assists on 39 field goals. They tied their season high with 12 3-pointers and made all 13 free-throw attempts.
Elena Delle Donne and Emma Meesseman scored 18 points apiece for the Mystics.
Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Byron Jarrett
Referee:Isaac Barnett
Referee:Dannica Baroody
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 12 | 6 | .667 | - | L2 |
| New York | 12 | 7 | .632 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Indiana | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2 | L1 |
| Toronto | 9 | 9 | .500 | 3 | W1 |
| Washington | 8 | 9 | .471 | 3.5 | L2 |
| Chicago | 6 | 12 | .333 | 6 | W2 |
| Connecticut | 4 | 15 | .211 | 8.5 | W2 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14 | 4 | .778 | - | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 13 | 5 | .722 | 1 | W1 |
| Golden State | 12 | 7 | .632 | 2.5 | W2 |
| Dallas | 11 | 7 | .611 | 3 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5.5 | L1 |
| Portland | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6.5 | L2 |
| Phoenix | 6 | 13 | .316 | 8.5 | W1 |
| Seattle | 4 | 15 | .211 | 10.5 | W1 |
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