Diggins-Smith, Mercury top Sky 103-83, wins 7th straight game

Published September 1, 2021 6:08 AM

PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) - Skylar Diggins-Smith had 20 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 103-83 to win their seventh straight game, Kia Nurse added 21 points, hitting four 3-pointers, and Brittney Griner returned from a one-game absence (ankle) to score 18 points.

Diana Taurasi hit five 3-pointers and had 17 points. Phoenix (16-10) clinched a playoff berth earlier in the evening with losses by the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks.

Kahleah Copper led Chicago with 18 points. The Sky (14-13) had their three-game win streak snapped.

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