After all the emotional buildup, Griner got off to the perfect start in her first regular-season home game since being released after more than 10 months in a Russian prison.
John Marshall Associated Press PHOENIX — Brittney Griner won the opening tip and ran to her familiar spot in the low post.
“We didn’t we didn’t finish the job by getting a win tonight, but I’m just continuing to be impressed with BG,” Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard said. “BG is somebody that can handle so many things clearly that many people could not handle.” “Last year, all we wanted was to get BG home. We did that and we’re all together now," Cunningham said, drawing roars from the crowd.
“There might have been a little dust in my eye, a little dusty,” she said. “It was emotional being back stage, seeing some of the clips.” Griner swatted another shot and sprinkled in some trash talk as she turned up the floor. She added another three-point play late in the second half to pull the Mercury within seven points.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
'It's a miracle she's here': Brittney Griner makes WNBA return after Russian detainmentThe boisterous crowd of 10,396, full of young fans, some wearing 'We Are BG' pins in honor of Brittney Griner, gave her a long, loud standing ovation.
Les mer »
Brittney Griner shows off new approach to national anthem after return from Russian prisonThe WNBA star has once reportedly vowed to never stand for the anthem. Here's how she handled that in her return.
Les mer »
Brittney Griner set for first WNBA game since detainment in RussiaBrittney Griner will step on the floor for a regular season WNBA game today for the first time since she was detained in Russia on drug-related charges.
Les mer »
Brittney Griner set for first WNBA game since detainment in RussiaBrittney Griner got a chance to shake off some rust last week when she played a preseason WNBA game for the first time since she was detained in Russia on drug-related charges.
Les mer »
Brittney Griner Makes First WNBA Appearance Since Detainment in RussiaGriner scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds in 25 minutes.
Les mer »