How The Mercury's Facilitating Led To A Finals Appearance

After a successful 1997 season, the Phoenix Mercury wanted to keep that momentum going. They finished that season with a record of 16-12. The following year was even better, as they finished with a record of 19-11. They made the playoffs in 1997, but their run ended early. Phoenix faced the New York Liberty, and the Liberty beat them 59-41. When it came to their 1998 run, they made history. They reached the WNBA Finals, as they beat the Cleveland Rockers in their first matchup. They beat the Rockers 2-1, and it started with a victory in the first game. Phoenix picked up a 78-68 win in the first game, and Jennifer Gillom led the way. She had 21 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. The Mercury had two more players who scored in double figures, as Michele Timms had 16 points and Michelle Brogan had 10. Cleveland won the second game, but Phoenix was victorious in the third. Then, the Mercury faced the Houston Comets in the Finals. The Mercury won the first game, but the Comets won the last two to win it