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Mercury Tie Series With An Overtime Win
Oct 13, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) looks on against the Chicago Sky during the first half of game two of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2020 season with a record of 13-9. In what was a shortened season, the Mercury managed to stay focused and get to the postseason. They beat their share of teams, and they did it against teams from both conferences. The Mercury also had some competitive series that ended in a tie. Their series against the Dallas Wings ended in a tie, as Phoenix won the first game, and Dallas won the second. Phoenix's series against the Connecticut Sun ended in a tie, and it got off to an interesting start. Their first meeting was postponed, as players did not play due to protests. When these teams did meet, the Sun won the first game. Connecticut beat Phoenix 85-70, and DeWanna Bonner led them to victory. She had 25 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Alyssa Thomas was right behind her, as she had 22 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and a steal. Brionna Jones had 10 points, four rebounds, three steals, three blocks and an assist. As far as the Mercury, Diana Taurasi was the leading sc

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

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