The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2014, and the following year, they finished the season with a record of 20-14. They made the playoffs, but they did not repeat. Phoenix started its playoff journey with a series against the Tulsa Shock, and it was a sweep. The Mercury beat the Shock 2-0, and they faced the Minnesota Lynx in the next round. Minnesota came out victorious, as the Lynx beat the Mercury 2-0. Then, the Lynx beat the Indiana Fever to win a championship. The Mercury had a notable season, and it all started with a win over the San Antonio Stars. Phoenix was home for that game, and DeWanna Bonner got off to a great start. She was the star of that game, as she had 21 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Candice Dupree was second, and she had 14 points, nine rebounds, four steals, two assists and a block. Monique Currie had 12 points, three rebounds and two assists. Leilani Mitchell had 11 points, three assists, a rebound and a steal. Cayla George had a solid game off the bench, a