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WNBA: Mercury Stop Storm; Mystics, Liberty Win

A late charge from Seattle Storm was not enough as Phoenix Mercury held on to their lead and won the match 85-82 in the WNBA on Sunday night. Meanwhile, Atlanta Dream kept their lead in Eastern Conference with a 73-69 victory over Golden State Valkyries. Las Vegas Aces also earned a win in a high-scoring game. Aces beat Dallas Wings 106-87. Also, Washington Mystics earned a 95-86 win over LA Sparks.

WNBA Basketball game Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm_Sami Whitcomb
WNBA: Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb, left, greets forward Alyssa Thomas (25) after Thomas made a basket against the Seattle Storm during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Seattle.

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WNBA: Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
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Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams, right, scores a basket against Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner, left, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Seattle.

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WNBA: Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
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Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike, center, loses the ball against Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner and forward Alyssa Thomas (25) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Seattle.

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WNBA: Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
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Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) knocks the ball away from Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga, front right, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Seattle.

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WNBA: Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson
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Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb, left, greets forward Kathryn Westbeld, right, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm in Seattle.

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WNBA Basketball game Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries_Janelle Salaun
WNBA: Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries | Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
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Golden State Valkyries' Janelle Salaun drives past Atlanta Dream's Nia Coffey in the first quarter of an WNBA basketball game at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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WNBA: Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries | Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
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Golden State Valkyries' Kate Martin (20) has the ball stripped from her by Atlanta Dream's Maya Caldwell in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against Atlanta Dream at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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WNBA: Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries | Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
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Kate Martin (20) leaps up out of bounds to save the possession for the Golden State Valkyries in the first half of a WNBA basketball game against Atlanta Dream at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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WNBA Basketball game Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries_Janelle Salaün
WNBA: Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries | Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
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Golden State Valkyries' Janelle Salaün, center, has her shot blocked by Atlanta Dream's Brittney Griner (42) and Nia Coffey in the first half of a WNBA basketball game against at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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WNBA: Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries | Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
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Atlanta Dream's Brittney Griner (42) drives to the basket for a layup against Golden State Valkyries' Iliana Rupert (12) the first half of a WNBA basketball game at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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WNBA: Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces | Photo: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP
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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) takes the ball upcourt against Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.

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WNBA: Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces | Photo: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP
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Dallas Wings center Luisa Geiselsoder shoots over Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, in Las Vegas.

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WNBA: Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces | Photo: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) reacts after making a basket against the Dallas Wings during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.

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WNBA: Dallas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces | Photo: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP
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Dallas Wings center Luisa Geiselsoder (18) defends against Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas.

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