Silver Stars pick up critical win over Mercury

San Antonio, TX – Jia Perkins had 23 points, Becky Hammon 68 win over the Phoenix Mercury.

Danielle Robinson finished with 15 points and seven assists for San Antonio, which holds a two-game lead over fifth-place Los Angeles.

DeWanna Bonner notched 23 points and seven rebounds for the Mercury, who could have secured a postseason berth with a victory. Diana Taurasi scored 18 points, while Candice Dupree grabbed 13 rebounds in defeat.