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Leila Lacan scores career-high 26 points, Sun beat Mercury 96-83

Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in the first of back-to-back...

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Returns Friday Akoa Makani (face) returned to Friday's game against the Sun with 6:54 remaining in the opening quarter, per the broadcast.

Impact Akoa Makani took an elbow to the face earlier in the quarter. However, she's seemingly good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in shortly after exiting to the locker room.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Akoa Makani exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Sun due to an apparent facial injury, Jenna Ortiz of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Akoa Makani took an elbow to the face in the opening quarter and exited to the locker room with members of the training staff. If she's unable to return, Alexa Held and Sami Whitcomb could see a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Registers 17 points in road loss Akoa Makani closed with 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 104-100 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Akoa Makani was very efficient from the floor, especially from distance. She has picked up the pace lately, registering 14.7 points per game across the past three outings, after averaging just 6.2 points per game in a five-game span from June 11-July 7. Akoa Makani has been extremely streaky, but when she is on, she is a tremendous value in DFS play and seasonal fantasy leagues.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs 13 points in blowout loss Akoa Makani tallied 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 26 minutes during the Mercury's 106-58 loss to the Aces on Saturday.

Impact It was Akoa Makani's first start since June 17, and while the Mercury were blown out in Saturday's loss, she still led hte team in points and three-pointers. She is averaging 10.2 points, 2.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 24.0 minutes per game this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aces beat Mercury 106-58 to match the third-biggest win in WNBA history

A’ja Wilson had 21 points and 15 rebounds in just 25 minutes as the Las Vegas Aces routed the Phoenix Mercury 106-58 on Saturday night in one of the worst blowouts in WNBA history

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Akoa Makani is in the Mercury's starting lineup against the Aces on Saturday.

Impact Akoa Makani will return to the Mercury's starting lineup after coming off the bench in each of her last three outings. As a starter this season (nine games), she is averaging 10.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 threes and 1.6 steals over 25.7 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Buries three triples off bench Akoa Makani racked up 14 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and three assists in 24 minutes during Thursday's 92-89 loss to Indiana.

Impact Akoa Makani provided a scoring spark off the bench, knocking down all three of her attempts from beyond the arc. Since returning from a four-game absence due to a left hamstring injury, the young guard has shifted from the starting lineup to a reserve role, averaging 8.7 points and 2.0 assists in 18.3 minutes per contest across three games. Through 12 appearances (nine starts) this season, she's averaging 9.9 points, 2.7 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 23.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Akoa Makani (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Storm.

Impact Akoa Makani is set to return from a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury, which will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Alexa Held, Quionche Carter and Shay Ciezki. Akoa Makani has averaged 9.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 26.2 minutes per showing over her last five appearances.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Akoa Makani (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Toronto.

Impact Akoa Makani will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a left hamstring injury, and her next chance to play arrives Thursday against Seattle. Alexa Held has started three straight games and is likely to stick with the first unit in Akoa Makani's absence Saturday.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Akoa Makani (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Indiana.

Impact Akoa Makani will miss a third straight game due to a left hamstring injury, and her next chance to play will come Saturday in Toronto. Alexa Held will likely remain in the starting five in Akoa Makani's stead.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Akoa Makani (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Indiana.

Impact This will be Akoa Makani's second straight game on the sidelines, which could result in another start for Alexa Held. Akoa Makani's next chance to play will come Wednesday in a rematch with the Fever.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Akoa Makani (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Seattle.

Impact Akoa Makani will miss her first game since May 24 due to a left hamstring injury. In her absence, Alexa Held is a leading candidate to slide into the starting lineup. Akoa Makani's next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against Indiana.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Akoa Makani (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Storm.

Impact The severity of the left hamstring injury is unclear, though it may keep Akoa Makani from playing Saturday. If the second-year guard is unable to suit up, Alexa Held and Quinoche Carter would be candidates to see increased playing time.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to four points Akoa Makani accumulated four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 86-76 loss to the Aces.

Impact Akoa Makani cooled off Thursday after stringing together some solid outings recently. Overall, she's playing well this season with 10.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 25.7 minutes per contest.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 19 points Akoa Makani produced 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 87-81 loss to Golden State.

Impact Akoa Makani delivered an extremely efficient effort Tuesday and finished as Phoenix's second-leading scorer. She's scored in double figures in five consecutive contests, with her 19 points Tuesday marking a season high. The second-year guard is now averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 27.2 minutes per tilt in six regular-season appearances on the campaign.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Veronica Burton scores 25 points, dishes out 8 assists as Valkyries hold off Mercury for 87-81 win

Veronica Burton scored 19 of her 25 points in the first half as Golden State quickly built a big lead and also dished out eight assists, Gabby Williams added 25 points, and the Val...

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Bonner helps the short-handed Mercury beat the Fire 78-72

DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 19 points, Natasha Mack added 16 points and the short-handed Phoenix Mercury beat the Portland Fire 78-72

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Plays 28 minutes in road win Akoa Makani notched 12 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 72-68 victory over Seattle.

Impact Akoa Makani has four games under her belt after fulfilling an overseas commitment. She has scored at least 10 points in each of three games, but Akoa Makani had her best game since returning thanks to the six rebounds. She has provided a total of seven rebounds in four games, and she will occasionally pop out for a three-pointer, too. She is still getting her legs back, playing with a bit of a minutes restriction, but for fantasy purposes she is a must-start again.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Natasha Mack scores career-high 16 and the Mercury beat the Storm 72-68 to snap 7-game skid

Natasha Mack scored a career-high 16 points to go with 10 rebounds, Kahleah Copper also had 16 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 72-68 to snap a seven-game los...

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Hands out team-high five assists Akoa Makani registered 10 points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Monday's 111-77 loss to the Lynx.

Impact After operating with a minutes restriction in her season debut, Akoa-Makani has played 29 and 24 minutes in her past two games, respectively. Through her first three contests, the guard averaged 10.7 points, 4.0 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 24.0 minutes per game.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Courtney Williams scores 30, Olivia Miles has 19 and the Lynx ease past the Mercury 111-77

Courtney Williams scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, Olivia Miles had 19 points and nine assists, and the Minnesota Lynx eased past the Phoenix Mercury 111-77

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Pauline Astier sparks Liberty surge as New York holds off Mercury 75-68

Pauline Astier scored 16 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 13 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-68 on Friday night

MAY 30 • Associated Press

New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-74 boosted by 23-0 third-quarter run

Marine Johannes scored 21 points, Jonquel Jones added 17 points and keyed a huge run to close the third quarter as the New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-74

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Akoa Makani will start Wednesday versus the Liberty.

Impact Despite having some minutes restrictions for her first game of the regular season, Akoa Makani will be thrust into the starting unit, sending Jovana Nogic to the bench. Through 41 games with the Mercury last season, Akoa Makani averaged 7.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest on 43/40/93 shooting splits.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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