Women's Pro Basketball
WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs. Seattle Storm 83
By
David R. Alleyne
July 14, 2012
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Phoenix Mercury fan Tracy Fisher of Glendale Arizona and granddaughter McKenzie sit in the stands before the start of the game. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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The U.S. Airways Center game floor.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Members of Phoenix area Girl Scout Troop 4009 on the court during pregame activities. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi poses for a picture with a young fan. Taurasi remains out of action due to a hip flexor injury. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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The jump ball at the start of the game.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Seattle Storm forward Camille Little #20 shoots a first quarter jumpshot.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird #10 shoots a jumpshot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Samantha Prahalis #99 drives the ball for the Mercury on offense during the first quarter.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner #24 grabs the rebound on a missed shot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Seattle Storm forward Alysha Clark #32 and forward Svetlana Abrosimova #25 put a double team on the jumpshot attempt of DeWanna Bonner. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Svetlana Abrosimova at the freethrow line. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeWanna Bonner #24 defends against Alysha Clark #32 from behind early in the second quarter. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Alexis Hornbuckle #14 handles the ball on offense while being closely guarded by Sue Bird #10 on the play. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alexis Hornbuckle #14 gets the rebound on a missed shot.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Sue Bird #10 handles the ball for the Seattle Storm on offense. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Seattle Storm center Ewelina Kobryn #11 makes a jumpshot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury athletic trainer Tamara Poole and head coach Corey Gains assist Samantha Prahalis off the court after she twisted her ankle. Prahalis would return to the game in the second half. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury center Lynetta Kizer #12 holds the ball guarded closely by Camille Little #20. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Lynetta Kizer #12 waits as the Storm move the ball on offense.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeWanna Bonner, followed by Krystal Thomas, greets the Girl Scout members while coming back onto the game floor to start the second half. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Samanthat Prahalis # 99 takes the ball for the Mercury early in the third quarter. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Krystal Thomas #34 loses the ball out of bounds. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeWanna Bonner #24 moves the ball upcourt. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeWanna Bonner #24 is fouled by Camille Little #20. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeWanna Bonner at the freethrow line. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury center Avery Warley #23 plays tight defense on Camille Little #20 with the Storm on offense. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Avery Warley #23 makes a jumpshot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alexis Hornbuckle #14 drives the ball toward the basket.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alysha Clark #32 attempts to block an off balance jumpshot by Samantha Prahalis #99. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alysha Clark #32 moves back up court on defense. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Several players battle for a loose ball late in the third quarter. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Seattle Storm guard Tanisha Wright #30 handles the ball. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Another loose ball overhead with the Mercury on offense early in the fourth quarter.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Samantha Prahalis #99 does a reverse layup. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Alexis Gray-Lawson #21 tries to stop the ball from going out of bounds. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Lynetta Kizer #12 makes a jumpshot over Alysha Clark #32. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Svetlana Abrosimova #25 watches and waits on the ball after a missed shot by the Mercury. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Camille Little #20 attempts to block a shot by Alexis Hornbuckle.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alysha Clark #32 holds the ball after rebounding a missed shot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Svetlana Abrosimova #25 handles the ball while being defended closely by Alexis Hornbuckle #14. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Kryystal Thomas #34 gets fouled from behind. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Elwina Kobryn #11 drives the ball while being guarded by Krystal Thomas #34. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Lynetta Kizer #12 reacts after getting fouled in the act of shooting. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alexis Hornbuckle #14, Samantha Prahalis #99, and Krystal Thomas #34 can only watch a layup shot by Alysha Clark #32. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Krystal Thomas #34 shoots freethrows late in the fourth quarter. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Players exchange high fives at the end of regulation. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeWanna Bonner leaves the court at the end of the game. Bonner was the high scorer for the Mercury with 18 points. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alexis Gray-Lawson #21 greets fans on the way off the game floor.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 64 vs Seattle Storm 83. U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)




