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Phoenix's Penny Taylor Achieves Something Great in Comeback
June 10, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Penny Taylor puts up a shot against Minnesota Lynx during the second half at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Lynx 99-88. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images
The 2009 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury , as they returned to the playoffs. On top of that, they won their second championship, as they beat the Indiana Fever 3-2. In 2008, the Mercury barely missed the playoffs. They won the championship right before that, and missing the postseason stopped them from repeating. Luckily, that was not a huge setback, and the Mercury returned to greatness. Phoenix's had a strong season, as the team finished 23-11. The Mercury played well all season, and they had an impressive winning streak in the process. They won six in a row, and it started with a win over the Seattle Storm. Phoenix picked up a 93-81 win over Seattle, and its record improved to 7-4. Then, that streak continued, and a victory over the Detroit Shock was the Mercury's sixth. After that game, they lost to the Minnesota Lynx, but they still played well throughout the season. Phoenix was a threat, and like past seasons, the team had at least one international player. This time around, it was Penny

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

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