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Tuesday, June 22, 1999
Phoenix Mercury fall to Orlando Miracle despite late rally, 80-76
Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. - Nykesha Sales and Sheri Sam each scored 20 points and the Orlando Miracle held off a late rally for an 80-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night.
Orlando led by as many as 16 points in the second half, but Michele Timms led Phoenix's comeback with two late 3-pointers to cut the lead to 76-73 with 1:01 remaining.
Phoenix still trailed by three when Orlando's Amanda Wilson hit a 3-pointer as the shot clock wound down. Taj McWilliams of the Miracle added a free throw and the Miracle denied Phoenix a clean 3-point attempt as time expired.
McWilliams finished with 15 points for the Miracle, as did Andrea Congreaves. Orlando had a chance to put the game away late, but missed nine of 14 free throws over the final 3:34.
Jennifer Gillom led Phoenix with 25 points and Timms added 16.
Phoenix played the final 16:08 of the game without coach Cheryl Miller, who was ejected after being charged with two technical fouls when she argued a foul called against Maria Stepanova. Orlando was in the midst of a 12-3 run at the time and went ahead 52-43.
Orlando pushed the lead to 72-56 before Phoenix countered with a 14-2 run. Timms hit a 3-pointer with 2:23 remaining to pull Phoenix within 74-68.
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