Sami Whitcomb's bid for a third WNBA title has started with an injury scare and a dramatic loss in game one of the finals.
Whitcomb's Phoenix Mercury led for the majority of their series opener against the Las Vegas Aces but ultimately suffered a 89-86 defeat in Nevada on Friday night (local time).
Whitcomb limped off the court and into the locker room during the third quarter with a suspected knee injury.
