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By SETH ASKELSON
Cronkite News

PHOENIX —The start of the 2017 WNBA season for the Phoenix Mercury? Night and day.

The Mercury were outrebounded by 24 in the season-opening loss to the Dallas Wings. Three nights later, they dominated the Indiana Fever 85-62.

Their last game was the best of both worlds. The Mercury jumped out to a 12-point first quarter lead against the San Antonio Stars. Phoenix led by 10 at the half, but the Stars raced back. The Mercury won 78-72, but were outrebounded for the second time.

Simply, their defense is solid, their rebounding a work in progress.

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