Women's Pro Basketball
WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs. Los Angeles Sparks 90
By
David R. Alleyne
July 11, 2012
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Phoenix Mercury Kids Camp Day greeting from the overhead video and message board. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Penny Taylor watches from the sidelines. Taylor is out of action for the 2012 season due to a torn left ACL injury. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Candice Dupree was out of action due to an injured left knee. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Jump ball starts the game. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Los Angeles Sparks center Candace Parker #3 handles the ball early in the first quarter.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Charde Houston #22 outruns Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike #30 to the basket for a layup shot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury center Krystal Thomas #34 attempts to block a shot by Nneka Ogwumike #30 on a Sparks offensive play. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Samantha Prahalis #99 attempts to strip the ball from Los Angeles Sparks forward DeLisha Milton-Jones #8 and was charged with a foul on the play. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeLisha Milton-Jones at the freethrow line. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Kristi Tolliver #20 moves the ball upcourt for the Sparks. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Nakia Sanford #43 shoots a jumpshot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Alexis Gray-Lawson #21 has a loose ball bounce off of her back after a missed shot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner #24 handles the ball. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Nneka Ogumike # 30 blocks a shot attempt by Charde Houston #22 early in the second quarter.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Nneka Ogumike #30 shoots a jumpshot.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Samantha Prahalis #99 grabs the rebound on a missed shot.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Kids Camp Day Game participants watch highlights on the video board. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Guest mascot "Big Red" from the NFL Arizona Cardinals. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Guest mascot "Sparky Sun Devil" from Arizona State University. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Kristi Tolliver #20 leaps for the basket to score for the Sparks. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard #0 keeps and eye on DeWanna Bonner #24 with the Mercury on offense. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Nneka Ogwumike #30 shoots a layup shot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Candace Parker #3 shoots a layup shot.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Samantha Prahalis #99 handles the ball for the Mercury early in the third quarter. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Candace Parker #3 shoots a jumpshot for the Sparks. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Nneka Ogumike #30 fouls Krystal Thomas #34 in the act of shooting.(WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Krystal Thomas at the freethrow line. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeWanna Bonner #24 is fouled in the act of shooting. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeWanna Bonner at the freethrow line. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Krystal Thomas #34 moves past Candace Parker #3 for a Mercury basket. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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More Kids Camp Day Game participants cheer on the Mercury from the seats. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeLisha Milton-Jones #8 shoots a layup shot as Los Angeles Sparks center Jantel Lavender #42 watches from behind. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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DeLisha Milton Jones #8 gets a grip on a rebound of a missed shot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Kristi Tolliver #20 plays tight defense against DeWanna Bonner #24 late in the third quarter. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Samantha Prahalis #99 passes the ball with the Mercury on offense early in the fourth quarter. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Kristi Toliver #20, Jantel Lavender #42, and DeLisha Milton Jones #8 struggle for a missed shot with an unidentified Mercury player behind them. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alexis Gray-Lawson #21 gets fouled in the act of shooting. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alexis Gray-Lawson at the freethrow line. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Alexis Hornbuckle #14 moves the ball up court with Kristi Toliver #20 following closely from behind. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Alexis Hornbuckle #14 shoots a jumpshot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Jantel Lavender #42 attempts to keep her balance while battling for a loose ball. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Phoenix Mercury center Lynetta Kizer #12 shoots a jumpshot. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Andrea Riley # 10 is guarded closely by Alexis Hornbuckle #14 as time runs down in the fourth quarter. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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End of the game. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)
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Nakia Sanford speaks to the crowd of Kids Camp Day participants and other Mercury fans during post game activities. (WNBA: Phoenix Mercury 71 vs Los Angeles Sparks 90 U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona, July 10, 2012)




