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How Marta Xargay Helped Phoenix During Playoff Runs
Aug 20, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Spain forward Marta Xargay (10) drives to the basket against USA forward/guard Angel Mccoughtry (8) in the women's basketball gold medal match during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images RVR Photos-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury have been home to several players. Some players have spent years with the team, while others have had brief stints. Regardless of how long a player stayed with the team, they are a part of the Mercury's history. Past players have been examined in previous articles, and this time around, the player who will be discussed in this one is Marta Xargay. Xargay joined the Mercury in 2015, and before that, she was playing in Spain. She accomplished a lot in her time in Spain, as she won two Spanish League championships and she won a EuroLeague championship. When she came to Phoenix, she averaged 3.9 points, 2.4 assists and 1.8 rebounds. She played 20 games in that season,and she started in eight of them. The Mercury made the playoffs that year, and she played in all four of their games. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 20-14 that year, and when it came to the playoffs, they faced the Tulsa Shock and the Minnesota Lynx . Phoenix defeated Tulsa 2-0 in the first series, and the Lynx

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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