Despite having a difficult season overall, the Phoenix Mercury made history against the Connecticut Sun with an incredible first-quarter performance. With 45 points in the first quarter of their matchup, the Mercury broke the previous record for most points scored in a quarter in the WNBA. With a stunning outcome and demonstration of talent and accuracy, they got everyone talking about their true potential.

But during the match, an incident occurred that seemed a little unfair for the Mercury. The 5’6 center of the Mercury got sandwiched while picking up a loose ball and got her head stomped on. Even then, the referee did not call that a foul, which infuriated the coach of the Mercury.

The Phoenix Mercury makes history

The Phoenix Mercury, despite facing strong opponents like the Connecticut Sun, demonstrated their strength with near-perfect shooting and outstanding execution. Their record-breaking performance was not just about points, but also a testament to their potential. Led by Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, the Mercury showcased their offensive prowess and dominance on the court. Moriah Jefferson’s buzzer-beating shot marked a historic quarter. Coach Nikki Blue acknowledged the irony of the team’s extraordinary first quarter and lackluster second quarter. The coach also emphasized the importance of consistency.

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Sun’s loss of DeWanna Bonner affected their game, and Mercury took advantage to keep their lead. Their 45-point quarter was a spectacle, but it raised questions about their ability to maintain high play levels throughout the game. But during the match, Moriah Jefferson’s head got stomped on by a Sun player in the heat of the moment.

During a play where Moriah Jefferson tries to retrieve a loose ball and gets caught between two players. The two players were her own teammate Diana Taurasi and Tyasha Harris. Jefferson tries to intercept the ball and just misses, so Taurasi also intervenes to get the ball.

So there is a scuffle between Taurasi, Harris, and Jefferson. And Jefferson is on the floor trying to get a hold of the ball with Harris on her, trying to win the ball for herself.

But there was only a personal foul call against Taurasi and no foul call against Harris. When there was obvious physical contact, it shocked the coach Nikki Blue that the referee did not make any foul call.

Sun head coach praises the Mercury’s performance

Sun head coach Stephanie White praised the Mercury’s outstanding first-quarter performance. White also acknowledges the difficulty her team faced in containing their offensive tactics.

The Mercury’s unexpected surge serves as a reminder of sports’ unpredictability and the ability of any team to shine on any given night. With their historic quarter, the season gained fresh energy and excitement. After demonstrating their skills and tenacity to compete, they are proving to be the dark horses of the competition.

The WNBA community awaits their upcoming games with bated breath. People wonder if the Mercury can continue to rewrite the league’s history books and surprise us all once more.

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