On October 7, in the WNBA playoff semifinals, the Sun defeated the Lynx 92-82 at home, tying the series at 2-2. For this game, the Sun changed their starting lineup, benching Mabury, who was the team’s top scorer in the playoffs, and replacing him with Harris as a starter. Harris lived up to expectations and became a key player in the Sun’s victory.
In the previous five playoff games this season, Harris had scored no points, not even playing in two of those matches. However, during the regular season, Harris averaged 10.8 points per game. In the last two games, Mabury’s shooting performance was poor. Under these circumstances, Harris entered the starting lineup, and it turned out that her addition significantly changed the dynamics for the Sun.
Throughout the game, Harris made 7 out of 11 shots, including 4 out of 5 three-pointers, scoring a playoff career-high 20 points with a +11 plus-minus rating. During the game, Harris played with confidence, particularly in the final quarter when she hit consecutive three-pointers, helping the Sun secure the win. Meanwhile, Mabury, now coming off the bench, scored 10 points in this game, effectively boosting the energy of the second unit. It’s worth noting that in the previous game, the Sun’s entire bench had only contributed 4 points. This lineup change undoubtedly brought the Sun into a decisive fifth game in the series.
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