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Monique Akoa Makani · The mid-range jumper finds its target as Monique Akoa Makani slices through Liberty's championship-caliber defense with a season-high scoring display at Barclays Center. In an electric sequence, the Cameroon-born guard secures the loose ball, leads the Mercury charge, initiates 2 man game with no look pass, and drills the jumper, showcasing the two-way versatility that has made her Phoenix's most pleasant surprise, devastating the defending champions on their home floor. Her perfect shooting from the charity stripe punctuates a masterful performance that hands New York their first home defeat of the season, snapping the reigning champions' aura of invincibility. Mercury's fourth consecutive victory gains momentum from their rookie revelation, whose professional experience in French leagues translates seamlessly to the sport's highest level. Brooklyn witnesses the changing of the guard as Phoenix's international pipeline continues producing diamonds in the rough for championship-level basketball. She dominated with 21 points, one rebound and six assists. · State of Mint