Days After Brittney Griner?s Record-Breaking Night, 5?6 Mercury Guard Creates Franchise History With Stephen Curry-Like Shot

The world of WNBA is at an all-time high. The viewership has increased by more than 60% over the last year. Players are currently more driven than ever, showcasing exceptional talent. Recently, Sabrina Ionescu broke the 3-point contest record previously held by?Stephen Curry. Sabrina’s 37 points are an all-time high within NBA and WNBA.

Additionally, WNBA is regulating their first 40-game season in their 2023 year. In a recent development, Phoenix Mercury has sparked excitement within the basketball community. Although not widely publicized enough to surpass NBA records, it is still a magical basketball moment.?

So far, the Phoenix Mercury is having a below-average season. They are 10th in their conference are have struggled to win even 10 games. However, on Thursday, against Connecticut Suns, they showcased a glimpse of a champion. For one quarter, they were the best team in the league.

Phoenix Mercury sealed WNBA record in most Stephen Curry way

Even though Phoenix Mercury had a challenging season, they?showed a historic 10-minute performance. They set a new WNBA record by scoring 45 points against the Connecticut Sun, surpassing the previous mark of 44 points. In a Stephen Curry-like sight, Moriah Jefferson towered a deep contested three with 1.2 sec on the clock to write off the record. Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner each contributed nine points.

While the first quarter demonstrated prowess, Mercury’s overall performance remained uneven. With their 45-point quarter, they eventually won 90-84. The final score highlighted their season-long challenge of sustaining momentum throughout the game.

In the remaining quarters, their scoring dipped. The Mercury’s remarkable quarter underscores their potential. It is high time they find consistency across all four quarters.

Brittney Griner cemented her legacy with an all-time feat

Despite a challenging year,?Brittney Griner now thrives with the Phoenix Mercury. In a recent game against the Washington Mystics, she contributed 11 points and eight rebounds in a 91-72 victory. Although the stats aren’t boast-worthy, she came across a moment in Phoenix Mercury’s history.

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By securing her fourth rebound in the third quarter with 8:19 left, Griner became the Mercury’s all-time leading rebounder. She surpassed DeWanna Bonner’s record of 2,072 rebounds over a 10-year stint with the team. At the end of the game, Griner had 2,077 rebounds in her bag.

Griner achieved the all-time franchise rebounding record in the same number of seasons as DeWanna Bonner. Additionally, Griner accomplished the feat in 59 fewer games compared to Bonner.

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Considering Griner’s challenging past year, this achievement marks a source of pride and motivation for her and the entire Mercury roster.