Chennedy Carter Takes Simultaneous Elbow to the Face From Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi.
On Sunday night, Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury picked up their second win in post-Olympic break play against Chennedy Carter and the Chicago Sky, 86-68.
With 7:55 left in the third quarter and Phoenix up by 15, the action grew a little chippy when Carter took not one but two elbows to the face at the same time while trying to fight through a screen. One came from the 6-foot-9 Griner and the other came from Taurasi.
Carter appeared to get sandwiched by the elbows, causing her to drop to the floor in some pain. The play was reviewed for a technical foul on Griner, but it was called a common foul as it was not deemed intentional.
Carter finished the game with 16 points on 7-of-18 shooting, six rebounds and six assists. She was inserted into the starting lineup, replacing Rachel Banham, after coming off the bench on Saturday against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Griner tallied 18 points on 50% shooting and five rebounds in the win, while Taurasi notched a game-high 23 points and five assists. Taurasi also received a flagrant one foul early in the game.
The Mercury are 15-13 in the 2024 WNBA season and are in a good position to secure a playoff spot. The Sky fall to 11-16 but still control their pursuit of a postseason spot.
The Sky face the Connecticut Sun in their next game on Friday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Mercury travel to Atlanta to face the Dream on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
News
Alyssa Thomas says she hate Caitlin Clark and her fans, doesn’t want them in the WNBA!
Alyssa Thomas vented how much she hates Caitlin Clark and her fans, voiced how she doesn’t want them in the WNBA. She complained about attacks despite the fact her teammates attacked Caitlin Clark and her fans all season. But it’s…
DIjonai Carrington just DOG WALKED the WNBA Commissioner! This is a great example of when you let the “inmates” run the prison!!!face-green-smiling
DIjonai Carrington just DOG WALKED the WNBA Commissioner! This is a great example of when you let the “inmates” run the prison!!!face-green-smiling! DiJonai Carrington Takes Subtle Shot at Caitlin Clark Eye-Poke Controversy One of, if not the most controversial moments…
Tension arguments in the Sky locker room were revealed by the cleaning staff
Recently, revelations from the cleaning staff of the Chicago Sky have shed light on simmering tensions that have been bubbling beneath the surface. Frequent arguments and a palpable rift in leadership preferences have allegedly divided the Sky’s locker room, according…
BREAKING: Iowa Coach Jan Jensen has landed Alaska 2025 women’s basketball prospect Layla Hays, The Gazette has learned.
WA CITY — For the second straight year, the Iowa women’s basketball program is getting a center from out west. This time, it’s way out west. The Gazette has learned that Layla Hays, a 6-foot-5 center from Wasilla, Alaska, has…
BREAKING: Sheryl Swoopes advises New York Liberty not to act like Caitlin Clark in Game 2 vs. Minnesota Lynx
The Liberty trail the Lynx in the WNBA Finals after losing Game 1 in overtime. Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, center, attempts to score against New York Liberty’s Leonie Fiebich, left, and Breanna Stewart, rightPamela SmithAP The three-time WNBA MVP, Sheryl Swoopes, has…
Angel Reese laughs at Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark fans and sends them a resounding message
Stirred up a strong reaction with latest special guest. Angel Reese made headlines again this week with the latest episode of her podcast Unapologetically Angel. The episode gained major attention on social media, thanks to her special guest, Kayla Nicole, the ex-girlfriend…
End of content
No more pages to load