Why Phoenix Missed The Playoffs In 2008

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2007, and players like Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter made it happen. Both of them had strong regular seasons, and they carried that momentum into the playoffs. Pondexter was stellar during the playoffs, and she averaged 23.9 points, 5.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals. She won Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) after she had a strong series against the Detroit Shock. The Mercury were on the right track, but they took a step backwards the following year. Phoenix missed the playoffs, as the team finished the season with a record of 16-18. They were at the bottom of the Western Conference, and part of that was due to their performance against conference rivals. They were 8-12 in those games, and teams like the San Antonio Silver Stars, the Seattle Storm and more controlled the West. When it came to that season, the Mercury got off to a bad start. They started the season with a four-game losing streak, and it started with a loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sp