Why Phoenix's Lineups Helped Them During Challenging Season

The 2020 season was one of the Phoenix Mercury's most memorable season, and it is not for the reasons most people would think. The Mercury had a good year, and they did it under strange circumstances. Phoenix finished the season with a record of 13-9, in what was a shortened season due to what was going on. That was the year the world navigated the pandemic, and there were precautions when it came to sports. The WNBA season was delayed, and it eventually took place in an isolation zone. Despite the circumstances, teams competed and the Mercury were one of the top teams that year. The Mercury started the season with a loss, as the Los Angeles Sparks beat them 99-76. This was a quiet game for Phoenix, and the leading scorer had 16 points. That player was Diana Taurasi , and she also had two rebounds and a steal. Skylar Diggins was the Mercury's second-leading scorer, and she had 14 points and six assists. Then, Bria Hartley had 11 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals off the bench. Diggins and Ta