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How Phoenix's Overtime Win Led To A Championship

The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs several times, and every now and then, they have had some overtime games. The Mercury had two playoff games during their 2025 run , and they won one of them.

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Looking At Phoenix's Matchups With Atlanta

The Phoenix Mercury were one of the WNBA's best teams in 2025, and they want to keep that momentum going. They finished the season with a record of 27-17, and they were fourth in the league standings.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Why The Mercury Have Defeated The Wings In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury and the Dallas Wings had a competitive season series in 2025, and these teams are in different spaces. The Mercury are a contending team that reached the WNBA Finals that year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Mercury's Bonner Wins Award, Teams Other Stars Involved In Races

While the Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2012, they had a strong season the year before. The Mercury finished the 2011 season with a record of 19-15, and they were third in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Mercury Sweep Another Eastern Conference Team In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury had some battles with Eastern Conference teams in 2020, and in some cases, Phoenix came out on top. While the series against the Chicago Sky ended in a tie, the series against the Atlanta Dream was a victory.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Why DeShields And Others Helped Phoenix During The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2022, but it was not easy. They played without Brittney Griner, and there were other obstacles, including injuries.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

How Mercury's Taurasi Became The 'White Mamba'

Diana Taurasi is a Phoenix Mercury legend. She started her career in 2004, and she was the first pick of that year's draft. She was a star in her college years, and that success carried over into her WNBA years.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Mercury Center Has Impressive Performances In College

Krystal Thomas played for the Phoenix Mercury early in her career, and before entering the WNBA, she spent her college years at Duke. Thomas had some solid years during that time, and her best season was her last.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 27

Looking At The Performances Of Past Mercury Players

The Phoenix Mercury have added several players over the years, and some of them have had unique numbers. Diana Taurasi wore No. 3, and she was one of three players who wore the number.

DeWanna Bonner News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury's Bonner And Others Impact Team During Poor Season

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2012, and by the end of the season, they had seven wins. That season remains their worst, and after, the Mercury found themselves back in the playoffs.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

How Phoenix's All-Stars Performed In 2000 Playoffs

The 2000 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury, and it would be the last time they reached the playoffs until their championship win in 2007. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 20-12, and the season started with wins over the New York Liberty and the Houston Comets.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

How The Mercury And The Sky Made The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury played well in 2020, and they finished that period with a record of 13-9. They won some of their season series, but they also had a few that ended in a tie.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury Stars Competing In Unrivaled

The Unrivaled season continues, and teams are playing at a high level. There are five teams over .500, and two of those teams feature players who led the Phoenix Mercury in their deep playoff run.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Remembering Phoenix's Late Picks

The Phoenix Mercury began their journey in 1997, and during that time, they built their roster. They went through different phases as they acquired players in an allocation period and two drafts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Phoenix's New Center And More Involved In 2013 Award Races

The Phoenix Mercury finished the season with a record of 19-15, and they found themselves back in the playoffs. They missed the postseason in 2012, as they finished with a record of 7-27.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Mercury's New Addition Helps Them Get Back To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2025, and before that, they made it in 2024. Phoenix's 2025 run led to the franchise's sixth WNBA Finals appearance.

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Why The Mercury Will Get Off To A Good Start

The Phoenix Mercury will be a team to keep an eye on in 2026. They finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17, and they were third in the Western Conference.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

How The Mercury And The Sky Met In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have battled several teams in the playoffs, and sometimes, they met those teams on multiple occasions. They have met the Connecticut Sun and the Indiana Fever twice, and there are a few teams they have met three times.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Looking At Phoenix's Last Second-Round Picks

The Phoenix Mercury have found hidden gems like Clarissa Davis-Wrightsil, Adrian Williams-Strong and Leilani Mitchell in the second round of their drafts, and they all had different paths.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Jennifer Gillom Leads The Mercury In Their Impressive Playoff Run

The Phoenix Mercury had a successful 1997, and they carried that momentum into the following season. They finished their first season with a record of 16-12, and in 1998, they finished the year with a record of 19-11.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

How The Mercury Established Themselves In 2005

The Phoenix Mercury found two new stars in 2004, which led to them finishing with a solid record. The Mercury were 17-17 that season, and that was the first time they were .500 or better since 2000.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Why The Mercury Have Defeated The Sun In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury are an experienced playoff team, and because of that, they have encountered several teams. The Mercury's first playoff matchup was against the New York Liberty, and fast forward to 2025, they met the Liberty once again.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

How Erin Phillips Won Her Second Championship With Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury have had many players, and while some of them started their journey elsewhere, they made their way to Phoenix. In some cases, those players won championships with the team, and when it comes to Phoenix's last title, Erin Phillips was on the roster.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Examining Phoenix's Ties To Penn State

Penn State is a school that has been involved with the WNBA since the beginning. Tina Nicholson was drafted by the Cleveland Rockers, and she played 24 games with them.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / January 22

Phoenix Mercury lean into personality with playful reveal of 2026 WNBA schedule

PHOENIX — Fresh off an exciting WNBA Finals run, the Phoenix Mercury unveiled their 2026 WNBA schedule with playful twists. The team rolled out the schedule using fun drawings of each player and the teams they’ll face this season.