​Just days after agreeing to a standard player contract with the Las Vegas Aces, former Indiana Fever second-round pick Justine Pissott delivered a dazzling WNBA debut on Saturday night, helping the Aces overpower the Phoenix Mercury with a commanding 106-58 victory. In her first-ever league appearance, Pissott poured in 19 points while shooting an impressive 7-for-8 from the floor, highlighted by a scorching 5-for-6 performance from three-point range. She also contributed two rebounds and one assist during 10 minutes of action, and her five made triples set a new benchmark as the most ever by a player in their WNBA debut.
Pissott’s journey began when the Fever selected her in the second round and subsequently signed her to a player development contract, a move that followed their decision not to counter the Aces’ standard contract offer. The dynamic 6-foot-3 guard/forward quickly proved she could adapt to the professional level, making a strong impression in her first game.
Looking ahead, Indiana (13-9) will be back in action against Pissott and the Aces (17-6) on Sunday night at Michelob Ultra Arena, as the Fever wrap up their four-game road swing. The matchup provides a chance for Indiana to test its performance against one of the league’s top teams and for Pissott to continue building on a debut that already hints at a promising professional trajectory.
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