Diana Taurasi · After falling into an early hole, it certainly helps having one of the WNBA’s all-time greats on your side. With the Phoenix Mercury down 15 after one quarter, Diana Taurasi entered takeover mode in the second, pouring in 13 points to bring her team back into the fight. Far from done then, Taurasi showcases her legendary skills on the defensive end, staying in lockstep with a Washington Mystics ball handler driving before coming away with an emphatic fourth-quarter rejection. The opportune block preserved a late six-point lead, allowing the Mercury to prevail 80-75 thanks to her all-around effort of 29 points, seven rebounds, five triples, two assists, two blocks and a steal on July 14, 2022. · State of Mint · State of Mint
