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| WNBA Pick and Preview: San Antonio Silver Stars vs. Phoenix Mercury |
The San Antonio Silver Stars have been idle since Friday’s win over the Phoenix improved them to a league-best 4-0. Phoenix, meanwhile, picked up its first victory of the season since the teams last met. The Silver Stars look to extend the franchise’s best start as they host the Mercury on Tuesday night. San Antonio (4-0) is the WNBA’s last unbeaten team, overcoming double-digit deficits in its last two victories. After rallying from 10 down to defeat Atlanta 86-74 on June 11, the Silver Stars came back from 14 down to beat Phoenix 101-99 on Friday. Sophia Young recorded 20 of her 26 points in the second half while Becky Hammon added 22 points and nine assists. Rookie Danielle Adams, the 20th overall pick in the draft, has been key to the comebacks. After scoring 32 points in just 20 minutes against Atlanta, she led the bench with 16 Friday, helping San Antonio’s reserves outscore its Phoenix counterparts 42-22. “I think you have to look at the totality of our team,” coach Dan Hughes said. “I think we have been able to draw off our bench. It’s been a boost, at least the last two games in the standpoint of trailing and having to come back.” San Antonio has also benefited from a light schedule that has seen them play the fewest games in the league and only one set of back-to-backs. However, the Silver Stars will play three games this week and expect another challenge from Phoenix. “Anytime you play the same team back-to-back they’re going to make tweaks to the offense and defense,” Ruth Riley said Monday. “It’s going to be a challenge for both of us.” While the Mercury (1-3) were unable to protect their lead against the Silver Stars, they felt positive about scoring the most points San Antonio has allowed this season. In their previous three games, the Silver Stars yielded 69.7 points per game. That may have provided Phoenix some momentum the next night, when it defeated Indiana 93-89 in overtime. Diana Taurasi scored seven of her season-high 32 points in overtime, all on free throws. “It felt like Game 5 of the finals, and that’s how we are going to have to treat every game,” Taurasi said. “I think we showed what time of team we can be, but the key is to build on it. It is no good if you only do it and pull away with a win one time.” The Mercury will play their next four games on the road, including three this week. Taurasi leads the WNBA in scoring at 23.0 points per game and has topped 30 twice. The Stars comeback run will be over and they will drop this game against the Mercury. Play on Phoenix Mercury Bet on the WNBA at online sportsbook BetPhoenix and enjoy the best basketball betting experience. 
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The San Antonio Silver Stars vs. Phoenix Mercury matchup may look like an easy win for the Silver Stars, but think again.
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