Final
Currie helps Mystics nab first win of season
Jun 14, 2007 - 1:20 AM WASHINGTON (Ticker) -- Monique Currie came off the bench to score a career-high 25 points and Alana Beard added 16 as the Washington Mystics picked up their first win of the season, an 86-69 triumph over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night.Currie was acquired from the Chicago Sky in a trade for center Chasity Melvin last month. The 6-foot Washington native shot 5-of-9 from the field and made 13-of-14 free throws.
The Mystics (1-8) took the lead for good when they bridged a commanding 25-9 burst over the final two quarters for a 73-59 advantage with 5:20 remaining.
Washington shot 45 percent (24-of-59) and forced 18 turnovers.
The Mystics' defense was the key, holding the Mercury under 70 points for the second time this season. Phoenix entered leading the league in scoring at 84 points per game.
Diana Taurasi led the way for Phoenix, netting 28 points on 11-of-19 shooting. It was the sixth time Taurasi reached the 20-point plateau this campaign.
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PHOENIX 69
WASHINGTON 86 FINAL
Jun 13 9:00 PM - WNBA
PHOENIX 51
WASHINGTON 56 END, 3RD QTR
Jun 13 8:31 PM - WNBA
PHOENIX 31
WASHINGTON 35 HALFTIME
Jun 13 7:55 PM - WNBA
PHOENIX 17
WASHINGTON 18 END, 1ST QTR
Jun 13 7:29 PM
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