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Mercury Survive Battles With Eastern Conference Team
The Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) drives to the hoop during the a game between the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Phoenix Mercury defeated teams like the Las Vegas Aces and the Washington Mystics in the 2020 season, and they managed to make the playoffs as a result. Phoenix played well during the season, and it beat teams from both conferences. The Mercury also had some competitive series that ended in ties, and one of those matchups was against the Indiana Fever. Indiana started the series with a win, as the Fever beat the Mercury 106-100. Bria Hartley was Phoenix's leading scorer in that game, as she had 26 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals. Brittney Griner had 23 points, seven rebounds and an assist. Alanna Smith had 14 points, seven rebounds, two steals and a block. Then, Skylar Diggins had 12 points, four assists and a rebound. The Mercury responded with a big win over the Fever, as they beat them 105-81. Diggins was the leading scorer, and she had 28 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Diana Taurasi finished the game with 27 points, three assists and two rebounds. Phoenix had two other p

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

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