Brittney Griner scored 27 points to pave the way as the Phoenix Mercury led wire-to-wire in an 89-85 victory over the host Dallas Wings Saturday night.
Brittney Griner, Kia Nurse help Phoenix Mercury beat Dallas Wings tsn.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tsn.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images
Courtney Williams dribbled around a screen and pulled up for an open 3-point look on the right wing with 1.6 seconds to go in overtime on Saturday afternoon at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
It was a simple play with the game tied at 87. No messing around, just a matter of taking the first available shot, and it went in.
C. Williams, who finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists had just hit a game-tying 3-pointer with less space on the Atlanta Dream’s previous possession before teammate Elizabeth Williams rebounded a missed three by Michaela Onyenwere of the New York Liberty with 11.5 ticks remaining.
Tiffany Hayes finished with 26 points and Chennedy Carter added 21 to help the Atlanta Dream extend their winning streak to three games with a 101-95 victory ov
Tiffany Hayes scored eight points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Dream never let the Dallas Wings get closer than within four points as they closed out the game.