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Why Phoenix's 2015 Season Was Important
Jun 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) catches a pass in the second quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
The 2015 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury , as they won a championship the year before. They had an incredible season, and they finished that season with a record of 29-5. When a team wins a championship, there are always talks about repeating. The Mercury had a chance to repeat, and while the 2015 season went well, they did not get the job done. They beat the Tulsa Shock in their first playoff matchup, but they lost to the Minnesota Lynx. Minnesota reached the WNBA Finals as a result, and the franchise won its third championship. Phoenix finished the 2015 season with a record of 20-14, and the season started with a win over the San Antonio Stars. The Mercury hosted the Stars, and they beat them 76-71. Phoenix had five players who scored in double figures, and DeWanna Bonner was the star. She had 21 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Candice Dupree had 14 points, nine rebounds, four steals, two assists and a block. Monique Currie had 12 points, three rebounds and two assists. Th

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

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