Phoenix Wins It All, Meets Players With Mercury Ties

The Phoenix Mercury's 2014 season has been discussed in the past, and it will be talked about for years to come. They made history that year, as they finished that season with a record of 29-5. Phoenix went on an incredible 16-game winning streak, and that helped the franchise become No. 1 in the league standings. The Minnesota Lynx had a great season of their own, as they finished the season with a record of 25-9. Like the Mercury, the Lynx were legitimate contenders, and it was only a matter of time before these teams clashed in the playoffs. The Mercury started their playoff journey with a series against the Los Angeles Sparks. They swept the Sparks, and they faced the Lynx right after that. Phoenix won the series, but Minnesota won the second game. Once that series wrapped up, the Mercury faced the Chicago Sky in the WNBA Finals. That was the franchise's fourth Finals appearance, and it led to another championship. Candice Dupree helped the Mercury set the tone in that series, as she had 26 points, six r