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Brittney Griner leaves game against Seattle Storm after suffering hip injury

Brittney Griner missed part of Tuesday's home game against the Seattle Storm after being injured

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner was injured Tuesday night during the Phoenix Mercury's game against the Seattle Storm.

According to officials with the Phoenix team, Griner suffered a hip injury during gameplay and had to leave the home game against Seattle.

An update on the WNBA star's condition is not available.

The Mercury lost to the Storm, with the final score being 83-69.

The Phoenix team next plays the Washington Mystic on June 16.

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