Why Phoenix's Shooting Helped Them Win It All

The 2014 season was an exceptional year for the Phoenix Mercury, and it led to them getting their third championship. They finished the season with a record of 29-5, and they went on a 16-game winning streak midway through the season. It started with a win over the Minnesota Lynx, and they beat teams like the Tulsa Shock, the Indiana Fever and others. The Lynx also snapped the streak, as they beat the Mercury 75-67 in a game where the Mercury were led by Brittney Griner. Griner finished the game with 18 points, five rebounds, four blocks, three assists and a steal. Phoenix had four other players who scored in double figures, and Penny Taylor was the second-leading scorer. She had 16 points, and she also had four steals, two rebounds, two assists and a block. DeWanna Bonner had 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals. Then, Candice Dupree and Diana Taurasi both had 10 points. Griner and her teammates were dominant that season, and they excelled in different areas. They were a strong