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How The Mercury Battled Teams In 2019
Jun 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
In 2019, the Phoenix Mercury had a record of 15-19. A late losing streak stopped them from finishing .500, but they still made the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. However, they were knocked out early, as the Chicago Sky beat them 105-76 in a single-elimination game. Phoenix had its share of wins during that season, and when it came to season series, the Mercury pulled off some impressive victories. The Mercury were excellent in their series against the Atlanta Dream, and they beat them 3-0. The first game was close, but Phoenix controlled the others. On the other hand, the Mercury struggled against the Sky, and Phoenix was on the receiving end of a sweep in that series. The Mercury were swept by another Eastern Conference team, as the Connecticut Sun beat them in all three games. Players like Alyssa Thomas and Jonquel Jones helped their team take the series. Phoenix encountered a bit of everything that season, as its series against the Dallas Wings ended in a tie. Dallas started that series with a

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

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