The Phoenix Mercury's struggles seemed to culminate Tuesday night in a 83-69 loss to the Seattle Storm that saw star center Brittney Griner exit with a hip injury while veteran Diana Taurasi didn't score a point.
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner watches from the bench during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Indianapolis. The Phoenix Mercury's struggles seemed to culminate Tuesday night in ato the Seattle Storm that saw star center Brittney Griner exit with a hip injury while veteran Diana Taurasi didn't score a point.
Griner leads the team this season, averaging 20.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The severity of her injury is still unclear. As Phoenix works to shift the season to a more positive place, it's worth noting that the group has faced an unprecedented genre of off-court struggles following Griner's detainment in a Russian prison and subsequent release in a prisoner swap.
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