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Mercury Sweep Another Eastern Conference Team In 2020
Oct 10, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) dribbles against Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) during the first half of game one of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury had some battles with Eastern Conference teams in 2020, and in some cases, Phoenix came out on top. While the series against the Chicago Sky ended in a tie, the series against the Atlanta Dream was a victory. The Mercury beat the Dream 2-0, and it started with an 81-74 road win. Diana Taurasi led the team in what was a balanced effort. She had 20 points, six assists, six rebounds and a steal. Brittney Griner had 18 points, six rebounds, two assists and a block. Skylar Diggins and Bria Hartley both had 12 points, and Diggins also had four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Hartley had five assists, two rebounds and a steal. Brianna Turner was the last player to score in double figures, and she had 10 points. She also had seven rebounds and a steal. The Mercury played well overall, and they kicked things off with a close road victory. Phoenix hosted Atlanta in the second game, and they beat the Dream by 16. Hartley was the leader this time, and she had 24 points. She also had five assi

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

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