After falling into a 16-point deficit in the opening quarter, the Aces exploded to close the first half en route to a victory over the Mercury on Thursday in Phoenix.
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After falling into a 16-point deficit in the opening quarter, the Aces exploded to close the first half en route to a victory over the Mercury on Thursday in Phoenix.
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