Why Phoenix's 1998 Run Was Historic

The Phoenix Mercury got off to a great start in their early years. They made the playoffs in their first season, and they finished the season with a record of 16-12. They faced the New York Liberty in their first playoff game, and the Liberty came out victorious. New York picked up a 59-41 win over Phoenix, and the Liberty advanced to the WNBA Finals. They faced the Houston Comets, and the Comets beat them 65-51. Houston was the first WNBA champion, and the franchise would win three more after that. Houston faced Phoenix in the 1998 WNBA Finals, and while the Mercury won the first game, the Comets won the next two games. In that first game, Phoenix picked up a 54-51 win over Houston. Jennifer Gillom had a nice game, as she had 15 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Gillom was the only player who scored in double figures, but Michele Timms came close. She had nine points, five assists and four rebounds. Before the win, the Mercury finished their first playoff matchup. They faced the Cleveland Rockers in the p