SAN ANTONIO — Diana Taurasi scored 17 points and Brittney Griner had 15 points, eight rebounds and five blocks to lead the Phoenix Mercury to a 92-77 victory over the San Antonio Stars on Friday night.
Griner hit a hook shot just before the halftime buzzer to give Phoenix a 45-35 lead. She and Taurasi combined to score 24 points in the half. Taurasi scored five points during the Mercury’s 11-2 run to open the third quarter for a 56-37 lead.
Phoenix cruised in the second half even after Taurasi was ejected with 8:55 remaining after her second technical foul.