Follow usDiana Taurasi finished 4 of 9 from 3-point range for her 1,3000 3s in her career
Phoenix Mercury got their first win of the WNBA season with a 90-81 victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. Diana Taurasi had 23 points and 10 assists, while Griner added 19 points.
Phoenix, which finished with 13 3-pointers, hit 11 of 17 3s in the first half for a 57-40 lead.
The 40-year-old Taurasi finished 4 of 9 from 3-point range, giving her 1,300 3s and extending her WNBA record.
Minnesota came within seven twice late in the third quarter. The Mercury finished 21 of 23 from the free-throw line.
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