Is there beef in Phoenix?
The Mercury’s Skylar Diggins-Smith and Diana Taurasi needed to be separated twice after a heated alternate throughout a timeout late within the first half of Phoenix’s 86-74 loss to the Aces on Tuesday.
It’s unclear what led to the fiery second that compelled teammates to ultimately come between the 2 veterans — who each had been named WNBA All-Stars final season.
Through the timeout, cameras captured Diggins-Smith getting riled up on the bench. She
ultimately received up and appeared indignant whereas her again was turned to the digicam. That’s when Taurasi stood up from her seat and received the 2 received in one another’s faces.
Diggins-Smith and Taurasi mixed to attain 18 factors on 4-of-15 taking pictures. Tina Charles led Phoenix with 17 factors and 9 rebounds.
The loss on Tuesday marked the Mercury’s second straight this season to the Aces, after Las Vegas beat Phoenix 106-88 within the season opener.
The Mercury are additionally taking part in with out star heart Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17.
Englebert mentioned the league will hold Griner “on the forefront of what we do” through the season — during which the house courts of all 12 groups will comprise a decal of her initials and No. 42.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver mentioned Tuesday that he's working “facet by facet” with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to attempt to convey Griner dwelling.
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