Brittney Griner exits early with injury as Mercury lose to Fever

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner was ruled out of Friday night's 95-86 loss at Indiana after suffering what the team announced as a right hip injury in the second quarter.

"What I've been told is a strained groin, so we will see," Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts said after the game. "The medical staff decided to hold her out."

Griner, also a member of the U.S. 5-on-5 Olympic team, was injured with 6:38 remaining in the quarter during a collision with teammate Kahleah Copper. She was down on the court for a few seconds before limping to the sideline.

Griner had four points and one assist in 11 minutes. She sat on the bench for the second half of the game.





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