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How Two Mercury Picks Made Playoff History
Jun 8, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell drives the ball past Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Munoz-The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY NETWORK Brian Munoz-USA TODAY NETWORK
The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs 19 times over the years. They made it for the first time in 1997, and they made it in 1998 and 2000 before missing the playoffs for six consecutive seasons. The Mercury have had their share of players, and some of them were around for at least one playoff run. When it comes to Phoenix's franchise lists, there are some big names on the postseason lists. Diana Taurasi is one of them, and after spending her entire career with the Mercury, she finds herself on top of different lists. For example, she is first on the postseason games played list, as she appeared in 73 playoff games. DeWanna Bonner is second on the list, as she has played 61 playoff games with the Mercury. Brittney Griner is third, as she played 47, which is three more than Penny Taylor played in her time with the team. When it comes to the last spot on the list, two players are tied. Mistie Bass and Leilani Mitchell both played 17 postseason games with Phoenix, and they played for the Mercury around the

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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