Phoenix's New Additions Get Involved, Play As A Team

In 2017, the Phoenix Mercury finished the season with a record of 18-16. They added another playoff appearance to their legacy, and they faced the Seattle Storm and the Connecticut Sun before losing to the Los Angeles Sparks. Phoenix continued to shine, and while the team did a great job scoring-wise, its playmaking stood out as well. The Mercury had a total of 599 assists, and the leader was a familiar face. She was drafted by the team in the past, and she was traded shortly after. She played for the New York Liberty becoming joining the Mercury, and after spending some time with the Washington Mystics, she came back to Phoenix. Leilani Mitchell was the leader, and she finished the season with a total of 121 assists. She had her season high in a game against the Sun. She dished out eight assists, and the Mercury lost that game by a point. Mitchell had a big game off the bench, as she had 17 points, three rebounds and a steal all while getting her teammates involved. She was an excellent reserve, and while t