How Diana Taurasi Helped Phoenix Reach The Finals

The Phoenix Mercury had an excellent 2021 season, as they finished that period with a record of 19-13. While that is a good record, that was not the best in the league. It was also not the best in the Western Conference. There were teams ahead of the Mercury, and some of them looked like legitimate contenders who could win it all come playoff time. However, Phoenix had other plans. The Mercury had a great playoff run , and it led to them making the WNBA Finals for the fifth time in history. They faced the Chicago Sky, and the Sky came out victorious. They beat the Mercury 3-1, and they won their first championship in history. Despite the loss, the Mercury exceeded expectations and they added to their legacy. They played well, and one of the players who stood out was Diana Taurasi. Phoenix's star guard averaged 15.2 points, 4.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds. There were two players who averaged more points than her, as Brittney Griner averaged 20.5 points. Skylar Diggins was behind her, and she averaged 17.7. Both