x
Phoenix Survives Overtimes Games In 2022
Apr 21, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi works out during training camp at Verizon 5G Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Cheryl Evans/The Republic via USA TODAY NETWORK The Republic-USA TODAY NETWORK
The Phoenix Mercury's 2022 season was a tough period. They were adapting to changes, and they played without one of their stars. Phoenix managed to make the playoffs, but it was a fight. The Mercury finished that season with a record of 15-21, and they faced the Las Vegas Aces in the first round. The Aces swept them, and they won their first championship. The Mercury had some ups and downs that season, and they started the season with a loss. They lost to the Aces, as Las Vegas picked up a 106-88 victory. The Mercury won back-to-back games against the Seattle Storm, then they went on a losing streak. Phoenix lost seven games in a row, and the team snapped that streak with a win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Then, they won the next two games, and one of them was an overtime game. After beating the Sparks and the Atlanta Dream, the Mercury faced the Washington Mystics. They beat the Mystics 99-90 and it took an extra period. The Mercury outscored the Mystics 14-5 in overtime, and Shey Peddy helped them do so. P

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

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!