AFTER THE
WHISTLE.

Shay Ciezki’s third-quarter jolt carries Mercury past Fire 94-91 after Portland led most of the night

For long stretches at Moda Center, this looked like Portland’s game to finish. Instead, Phoenix turned one scorching stretch from Shay Ciezki and a steadier closing hand into a 94-91 WNBA win that erased an 11-point Fire lead and spoiled several strong Portland performances.