How The Mercury Went Undefeated In Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2006 season with a record of 18-16, and one of their new additions played a role in their success. The Mercury drafted Cappie Pondexter , and her career got off to an excellent start. Pondexter averaged 19.5 points in her rookie season, and that led to her making the All-Rookie Team. She also was an All-Star that year, and she played alongside Diana Taurasi. The Mercury played well, and their rookie had some great games in the process. Phoenix picked up some impressive wins during that time, and in some cases, those games went into overtime. Phoenix's first overtime happened in July of that season, and they faced the New York Liberty. They beat the Liberty 94-88, and they picked up their eighth win of the season. Phoenix outscored New York 14-8 in the overtime period, and with great performances from the stars, the Mercury came out victorious. Taurasi had a remarkable game, as she had 36 points. She did great rebounding-wise, as she had nine rebounds. She also had five assist