Dupree, Griner lead Mercury by Stars 91-79 in 20T

Dupree, Griner lead Mercury by Stars 91-79 in 20T

Published Jun. 7, 2014 10:50 p.m. ET

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Candice Dupree had 26 points, Brittney Griner added 16 points and 18 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury rallied for a 91-79 victory in double overtime against the San Antonio Stars on Saturday night.

Diana Taurasi had 19 points and seven assists for Phoenix (5-2).

DeWanna Bonner and Taurasi each hit a 3-pointer for Phoenix in the final 13 seconds of regulation to force overtime. After Taurasi tied the game at 71 with 9.4 seconds remaining, Stars guard Kayla McBride missed a driving layup as time expired.

McBride finished the game 3 for 17 from the field.

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Danielle Robinson had 17 points, Sophia Malcolm-Young added 12 points and Jia Perkins had 11 for San Antonio (4-5).

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