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Taurasi leads Mercury back to Finals; Leslie's retirement begins

Associated Press

Saturday, September 26, 2009

PHOENIX -- Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury are heading to the WNBA Finals, and Lisa Leslie is heading off to retirement. Taurasi scored 15 of her 21 points in the second half and added seven rebounds and three assists to lead the Mercury past the Los Angeles Sparks, 85-74 on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. "It comes down to just wanting the game sometimes," Taurasi said. "Not necessarily defensive schemes, plays, just wanting the game. And unlike last [Friday] ...

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