How The Mercury's Offense Helped Them Navigate Difficult Season

The Phoenix Mercury's 2023 season was one of their worst, as they finished with a record of 9-31. They struggled throughout the year, but they picked up wins here and there. Phoenix's first win was against the Minnesota Lynx, and Diana Taurasi was the team's leading scorer with 23 points. The Mercury also had four other players who scored in double figures, as Brittney Griner had 19 points, Sug Sutton had 14 and Moriah Jefferson and Sophie Cunningham had 13. Phoenix picked up a few more wins, and even when it came to losses, the Mercury put up big numbers. The most points the Mercury scored that season were 95, and they did it against the New York Liberty. New York beat Phoenix by four in that game, but the Mercury's starters and reserves both contributed. Taurasi was the leading scorer with 23 points, and she had seven assists and five rebounds. Griner had 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Michaela Onyenwere contributed off the bench, as she had 19 points, three rebounds, two assists, t