NEW YORK, May 21, 2017 – Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi has been suspended
one game without pay for hitting San Antonio Stars forward Dearica Hamby in the
back of the head with a forearm, it was announced today by Jay Parry, Chief
Operating Officer, WNBA.
The incident, for which Taurasi was assessed a technical foul, occurred with
4:09 remaining in the second quarter of the Mercury’s 78-72 victory over the
Stars on Friday, May 19 at AT&T Center. After further review, the league office
has rescinded the technical but upgraded the play to a Flagrant Foul 2.
Taurasi will serve her suspension on Tuesday, May 23 when the Mercury hosts the
New York Liberty at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
To view the play, click on the following link:
http://dmmx2.nba.com/videourlredirect?&project=/bbops/bbops_Diana_Taurasi_Technic
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