How The Mercury Changed After 1998

The 1998 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury, and they made history during that period. They finished the 1997 season with a record of 16-12, and they were 19-11 the following year. Phoenix played well, and players like Jennifer Gillom and Bridget Pettis helped the team go far. The Mercury reached the WNBA Finals for the first time, and they beat the Cleveland Rockers to get there. That series was 2-1, and the Mercury started things off with a win. They beat the Rockers 78-68 in the first game, and Gillom was the star. She had 21 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. Michele Timms was the second-leading scorer, and she had 16 points. She also had three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Michelle Brogan was the last player to score in double figures, and she had 10 points. Brogan also had two rebounds, two assists and a block. Phoenix started the series on a good note, and while the Mercury lost the second game, they bounced back in the third. Pettis was the leading scorer in that game, a