Mercury Battle Conference Rivals In 2024

The Phoenix Mercury were a playoff team in 2024, and they finished that season with a record of 19-21. They were making progress, as they finished the previous season with a record of 9-31. The Mercury were on a mission, and new faces like Kahleah Copper and Natasha Cloud helped them reach the playoffs. Phoenix acquired Copper in a trade with the Chicago Sky, and the franchise signed Cloud in free agency. Both of those players won championships elsewhere before coming to Phoenix. Phoenix played well during the season, and Copper and her teammates were 3-3 in their series against Eastern Conference teams. The Mercury held their own against Western Conference rivals, and when it came to the series against the Dallas Wings, Phoenix came out on top. The Mercury beat the Wings 3-1 despite Dallas getting a win in the first game. The Wings beat the Mercury 107-92, in what was a battle of the guards. Copper was Phoenix's leading scorer, and she had 32 points. She also had two assists, a rebound and a steal. The Merc