Diana Taurasi Misses Game Day After Losing To Caitlin Clark, Fever

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07/03/2024 05:18 PM

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 14: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury jokes around with Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces on her bench in the fourth quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Mercury 89-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Diana Taurasi was not in the lineup for the Phoenix Mercury on Monday after losing to the Indiana Fever on Sunday.

Taurasi was dealing with some back soreness and sat out after playing on Sunday. She played 32 minutes in that game and finished with 19 points, three assists, and three rebounds.

Her loss was felt against the Connecticut Sun, one of the best teams in the WNBA. The Mercury fell to 9-10 overall after losing by 11, 83-72.

Brittney Griner and Kahleah Cooper led the Mercury with 21 points each and combined for over half of their points. Natasha Cloud had 18 more points and also added 10 rebounds.

The Mercury are hoping that Taurasi will be available for Wednesday night's game against the Dallas Wings. The Mercury are on a two-game losing streak and last won against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Wednesday's game will be their third game in four nights before they have off for the next few days. Their next game after this one will be this Sunday against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Tip-off for Wednesday's game will be at 8 p.m. ET.