SAN FRANCISCO — The Phoenix Mercury’s 87-81 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday was about more than missed opportunities — it was about offensive inconsistency. The turning point came in the second quarter, when the Valkyries outscored the Mercury 27-14 and left Phoenix playing catch-up for the rest of the night. Despite responding … Continue reading Phoenix Mercury’s second-quarter slump too much to overcome vs. Golden State Valkyries