Phoenix is doing its best to keep Sacramento in the playoff race. The Monarchs have dropped three in a row, but with the loss in Seattle last night, the Mercury have kept pace.

Taurasi had a better game last night, but the Merc's lack of inside game once again allowed LJ to rampage in the paint.

"This game was about trying to move up in the playoffs," coach Graf said. "Now, it's just about making the playoffs." Phoenix has two games left, both at home, against Washington and Houston.