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Phoenix Mercury clinch playoff berth after Atlanta Dream win

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Wendy Lopez | Last updated Aug 29, 2025 10:49 PM ET

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are heading to the WNBA playoffs this year, clinching a berth after the Atlanta Dream defeated the Dallas Wings on Friday night.

The Mercury had two clinching scenarios: the first was a Dream win against the Wings, while the second was a Los Angeles Sparks loss to the Indiana Fever. With Atlanta’s win, Phoenix will play postseason basketball for the second straight season.

Fans immediately reacted online to the news, excited to see Phoenix in postseason action again.

Mighty Mercury!!!!!! https://t.co/KZz6x5YcVz

— (@Suns_Armband) August 30, 2025

#MIGHTYMERCURY

Playoffs here we come!!!!! Ahhhh!!!!!! https://t.co/whTFSiOWQK

— Veronica (@suns_tutu_fan) August 30, 2025

All 3 of my teams are in the playoff https://t.co/7c7t2Iz3dH

— What would Hobie Brown do? (@toldbylea) August 30, 2025

This will be Phoenix’s 12th time in the playoffs in the last 13 years and the 15th time in the last 17 years. Although they have secured their spot, the team will now play for homecourt advantage.

Phoenix will host the New York Liberty on Saturday, Aug. 30, as New York hopes to clinch its spot in the postseason.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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