News Category: WNBA

Losing skid behind them, Mercury try to snap Storm’s winning streak

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The Phoenix Mercury, who snapped a four-game losing streak Sunday, will go on the road Tuesday to face a Seattle Storm team that has won its last four games. Phoenix’s four-game skid was capped by three consecutive losses on the road. The Mercury (4-5) had a triumphant return home Sunday with an 87-68 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Diana Taurasi, 41, made seven 3-pointers and finished with 31 points. “We had lost four in

Liberty get another crack at Sky after early loss

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On May 23, the Chicago Sky marched into New York and handed the Liberty their first loss of the season in a 90-81 victory. Since then, each team has had struggles but the Liberty are back on a winning streak entering Tuesday’s rematch in Chicago. That defeat was the first of two in a row for the Liberty, and each time they finished below their average of 86.1 points per game. Now, New York faces

Sun, Mystics on opposite sides of history ahead of rematch

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The Connecticut Sun and the Washington Mystics are both off to historic starts in 2024, but for different reasons. Connecticut is 8-0 for the first time in franchise history, while Washington’s 0-8 start is tied for its worst ever. The Sun, though, are downplaying their torrid start entering Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup clash against the Mystics in Uncasville, Conn. “We don’t care about the record,” forward Alyssa Thomas said. “It’s a 40-game season — it’s a

Seeking consistency, Mercury, Sparks meet

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The Los Angeles Sparks or host Phoenix Mercury will get a much-needed victory when the Western Conference rivals meet on Sunday night. The Mercury (3-5) are trying to end a four-game losing streak, with three of those defeats coming by at least 15 points. The Sparks (2-5) have fallen in three of their past four games, but the losses have come by a combined 16 points. Phoenix’s first-year coach, Nate Tibbetts, was looking for answers

Lynx look to continue roll as Wings seek consistency

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The Minnesota Lynx will go for back-to-back wins on their home court when they tip off against the Dallas Wings on Sunday evening in Minneapolis. The Lynx are coming off a dominant 95-71 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night. It marked the fifth victory in seven games this season for Minnesota, which is off to a hot start as it sits in first place in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Dallas has split its

Liberty aim to beat Fever, Caitlin Clark for third time

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The New York Liberty regained their footing in their past two games by making enough plays down the stretch and are now entering a stretch of five straight games with a financial incentive. The Liberty begin the first of five straight Commissioner’s Cup games Sunday night when they host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. The Liberty will play three of their five Commissioner’s Cup games on the road and are hoping to be among

Dream chemistry to get major test from Sun

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If there is one thing the Atlanta Dream are still working on in this early part of the WNBA season, it’s forging that connection that will carry them to a successful year. “Chemistry. We are still working through chemistry,” Atlanta coach Tanisha Wright said. “We’re trying to figure out one another and how we want to play and communicate to each other defensively. That just takes time.” The Dream (4-2) are playing well as of

Elite rookies in spotlight as Fever host Sky

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Three of the top seven picks from the 2024 WNBA Draft will take the court when the Chicago Sky visit the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis. Not only will it mark the first professional meeting between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese after two NCAA Tournament showdowns, but No. 3 pick Kamilla Cardoso is expected to make her WNBA debut for Chicago (3-3). The two-time national champion at South Carolina has had her rookie

Lynx, Mercury both seek bounce-back efforts

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The Minnesota Lynx will try to bounce back from a lopsided loss when they take the court against the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night in Minneapolis. The Lynx are coming off an 80-66 defeat against the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night. It marked a rare setback for a team that won four of its first five games and had its first loss come by one point. Lynx veteran Napheesa Collier said she and her

Leaning on several stars, Liberty prepare to face winless Mystics

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While the WNBA season is still young, Friday’s matchup between the Washington Mystics and the host New York Liberty will see the league’s last remaining winless team take on one of its best outfits. The Liberty (5-2), who started the season on a four-game win streak before dropping consecutive games last week, currently have the third-best record in the league. The Mystics (0-7) are bringing up the rear and rank last in the league in