Why Bonner's Playoff Experience Helped Phoenix Beat Minnesota

DeWanna Bonner played a role in her team's first-round victory. The Phoenix Mercury had a strong regular season, and when it came to the playoffs, they started their journey with a series against the New York Liberty. The Liberty came to play early on, as they beat the Mercury in the first game. They were on the road, and in a game that went into overtime, the Liberty managed to come out on top. After that, the Mercury trio and reserves like Bonner helped Phoenix win the next two games. The Mercury beat the Liberty 2-1 in that series, and they faced another tough opponent in the next round. Phoenix faced the Minnesota Lynx in the next round, and like the previous series, it started with a loss. The Lynx beat the Mercury 82-69 in the first game, and while Bonner was scoreless in that game, she had nine rebounds and two assists. Phoenix regrouped in the next game, and it led to an 89-83 win. That game went into overtime, and players like Satou Sabally and Sami Whitcomb had a significant impact on the outcome.