Diana Taurasi and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury started the 2004 season by embarrassing the Seattle Storm with a score of 83-44. OK, it was only a pre-season game and doesn't count in the standings, but it was the fans' first look at Diana Taurasi, the basketball phenom who was the first round draft pick this year. The fans also got a look at some of the rookies and bench players, who played like this game meant the world championship.

Enjoy this picture gallery of Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury.

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WNBA Basketball and the Phoenix Mercury