Guard Kahleah Copper was the hero Friday night in the Phoenix Mercury's 81–80 victory over the Minnesota Lynx at Footprint Center.
The Mercury trailed 80–78 with 5.1 seconds left when Phoenix coach Nate Tibbets drew up a play for the potential game-winner. Guard Sophie Cunningham inbounded the ball to center Brittney Griner, who handed it off to Copper for an open look from three. Copper swished it. Ball game.
5.3 THREE SECONDS LEFT.
INBOUND TO BG.
HAND OFF TO KAH.
BUZZER BEATER.
MERCURY WIN!!!! pic.twitter.com/S77WMBi3Wp