DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Samantha Prahalis added 16 and Diana Taurasi had 13 to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm, 75-68, on Thursday night to end a 10-game losing streak.
Bonner, who had 11 rebounds, scored 13 points in the second half to help Phoenix (5-19) defeat the Storm for the first time in four games this season.
“Man, it’s been a long time since we’ve won,” Bonner said. “It felt really good to go out there and get a win on the road.”
Camille Little had 11 points to lead Seattle (11-14) while Tanisha Wright added 10 points and eight rebounds. Reserve Tina Thompson had 10 points.
Lauren Jackson scored six points on 2-of-8 shooting form the field for the Storm, while Sue Bird was 3 of 9 and finished with eight points and eight assists.
The Mercury broke from a 54-all tie by outscoring Seattle 13-2 to start the fourth quarter.
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