How The Mercury Survived Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the season with a record of 27-17. They were third in the Western Conference, and they were fourth overall. The Mercury picked up some impressive wins during the season, as they beat teams like the Golden State Valkyries, the New York Liberty and the Seattle Storm. Some games were closer than others, but in the end, the Mercury pulled off some nice wins. It was a good year, and win or lose, the Mercury competed on a nightly basis. While they had some battles during that time, there is something interesting about the regular season. They did not have an overtime game. Phoenix had close games like the 89-86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, but the Mercury managed to win in regulation. The Mercury avoided overtime during the regular season, but the playoffs were a different story. They had an overtime game right away, as they tried to win Game 1 of the first round. Phoenix faced New York in the first round, and the Liberty beat the Mercury 76-69. Kahleah Copper was the team's leadin