Maybe we all wrote Phoenix off too soon: last night the Mercury thrashed the Fever in Indy. "They ran it right down our throats," said coach Winters.

The Merc concluded the game with an 18-6 run, which suggests that they've finally started playing defense; Diana and Cappie combined for 43 despite D's foul trouble throughout.

"We have to grow up," Diana explained afterwards. "We play at a high level sometimes, and other times, we play at a level that's disgusting to watch. We have to really grow up and hold ourselves to a high standard every night."