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Phoenix Mercury force game 4 against Seattle

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PHOENIX - On Friday night during game 3 of the semifinals against the Seattle Storm, the Phoenix Mercury had a different mindset and outcome. There were determined not have a 3-0 ending. Despite the Phoenix Mercury loosing one of their starters - Stephanie Talbot (concussion), Yvonne Turner stepped up in a big way.  Turner, Bonner, and Griner kept their season going scoring 19, 27, and 21 points respectively. The Phoenix Mercury ended the first quarter with a 10 point lead, This gave them a small cushion as they only scored 16 points to Seattle's 19 points before the half. (42-35 Phoenix). Turner finished with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. She stated "I always make sure I'm doing what I need to do, knowing what our schemes are and when I need to step up, I have to step up. I was able to do that tonight." With this mindset and physicality, the starting line up change was a good mix up against the Storm which ended their 10-game loosing