"Phoenix Mercury superstar Diana Taurasi put on a show on Sunday. The 41-year-old hooper posted 31 points en route to an 87-68 Mercury victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. They now move into the No. 4 slot in the Western Conference Standings, garnering a 4-5 record on the season.
Taurasi's nickname, the White Mamba, was going viral on social media after her performance. Some fans were confused, given the connection to Kobe Bryant, while others were just giving her flowers for her incredible performance. "