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Mercury Lose To Another Eastern Conference Team
Aug 8, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indiana Fever guard Katie Douglas puts up a shot against Phoenix Mercury Forward DeWanna Bonner during the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images
The 2015 Phoenix Mercury did well against their Western Conference rivals, and they had some competitive battles against Eastern Conference teams as well. Phoenix's series against the Washington Mystics ended in a tie, but the Mercury were swept by the New York Liberty. The Mercury's season series against the Indiana Fever ended in a similar fate, as the Fever beat them 2-0. In the first game, the Fever picked up a close win, as they beat the Mercury 77-74. Their star, Tamika Catchings, led the way, as she had 27 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a steal. She also made two free throws at the end of the game, and they helped seal the deal. Indiana had another player who scored in double figures, as Marissa Coleman had 11 points. The Mercury were led by Leilani Mitchell, and she had 25 points. She also had two steals and a rebound. Candice Dupree had an impressive outing, as she had 21 points, five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block. DeWanna Bonner was the last player to score in double figures, as

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

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