How The Mercury Made Adjustments In 2022

The Phoenix Mercury had a decent 2022, as they managed to reach the playoffs despite being under .500. They finished the season with a record of 15-21, and they faced the Las Vegas Aces in the first round. The Aces beat them 79-63 in the first game, and 117-80 in the second. Then, Las Vegas went through the playoffs, and it resulted in the franchise's first championship. The Mercury had highs and lows in that time, and they started the season with a loss to the Aces. Las Vegas picked up a 106-88 win in that game, despite Skylar Diggins having a strong showing. She had 25 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal. Shey Peddy was the team's second-leading scorer, as she had 16 points. Peddy also had two assists, two steals, a rebound and a block. Tina Charles had 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals. Sophie Cunningham had 12 points, two rebounds and an assist. Phoenix's starting lineup for this game was Charles, Diggins, Peddy, Diana Taurasi and Kristine Anigwe. Anigwe was one of the t