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Nervous debuts for former UConn stars

Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson, part of the winningest recruiting class in women's college basketball history, each began their professional careers with victories. However, it was hardly just another day at the office for either one of the former UConn stars.

Jefferson missed eight of her 11 shots and finished with six points, six assists and two steals in 25 minutes off the bench as San Antonio defeated Atlanta 74-67.

"It took me a while to kind of get it together," Jefferson said. "My teammates did a good job of making shots. I tried to get out in transition and really push it.