How Phoenix's 2016 Lineup Led Them To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2016 season with a record of 16-18. They reached the playoffs that year, and they beat the Indiana Fever, the New York Liberty before facing the Minnesota Lynx. While the matchups with the Fever and the Liberty were single-elimination games, the Mercury met the Lynx in a series. Minnesota swept Phoenix, but ended up losing to the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA Finals. Phoenix started the season with a losing streak, as the Mercury lost their first four games. The Mercury started the year with a game against the Lynx. Minnesota beat Phoenix 95-76 in that game, despite solid showings from the starters. Diana Taurasi was the team's leading scorer, as she had 18 points. The Mercury star also had six assists, three steals and two rebounds. Penny Taylor had 13 points, three rebounds, three steals and an assist. Taurasi and Taylor were not the only starters who scored at least 10 points, as Brittney Griner had 12 and DeWanna Bonner had 10. Candice Dupree was the only starter who did