WNBA Watch: Harrison, Mack and Smith Stand Out in Week 6
Week 6 of WNBA action featured a season-high scoring performance from Isabelle Harrison along with double-doubles from Natasha Mack and NaLyssa Smith. Despite their teams finishing on opposite sides of the win-loss column, all three Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball stars delivered some of their strongest individual performances of the season.
Here’s a look at how the trio contributed in Week 6.
Isabelle Harrison
Isabelle Harrison turned in her highest-scoring performance of the season on Sunday afternoon, recording 17 points in just 19 minutes for the Toronto Tempo in a 102-77 loss to the Atlanta Dream. Harrison shot 6-for-11 from the field and knocked down two of her five attempts from beyond the arc while adding three rebounds, one steal and two blocks.
The veteran forward/center’s 17 points led the Tempo and marked the team’s highest individual scoring output of the game. Although Harrison’s afternoon ended early after a pair of on-court exchanges with Angel Reese led to an ejection, her offensive performance continued a strong stretch after making her season debut last week.
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Natasha Mack
Natasha Mack collected her fourth double-double of the season on Thursday night, posting 11 points and 12 rebounds in the Phoenix Mercury’s 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. The 2022 AU Pro Basketball Defensive Player of the Year added four assists, four steals and three blocks in one of her most complete performances of the year.
Mack’s 11 points were second-most on the Mercury behind Kahleah Copper’s 41-point effort. On the opposite side, fellow Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball standout Ariel Atkins contributed six points, one rebound, three assists and a steal for Los Angeles.
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NaLyssa Smith
NaLyssa Smith recorded her first double-double of the season on Thursday night, helping the Las Vegas Aces secure a 105-89 victory over the Portland Fire. Smith finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes while also contributing three assists.
The 2022 AU Pro Basketball champion shot 4-for-8 from the field and converted four of her six free-throw attempts. Across the floor, fellow AU Pro Basketball competitor Sarah Ashlee Barker posted 14 points, four assists, one rebound and one steal for Portland in the losing effort.
Smith’s double-double marked another strong outing for the Aces forward, who continues to provide consistent production for a Las Vegas squad currently battling for a top spot in the Western Conference standings.
Siera Jones is the digital media reporter at Athletes Unlimited. You can follow her on Instagram and X @sieraajones.
