Why Phoenix's Stars Were Involved In 2015 Award Races

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2014, and it was an incredible season. They finished the year with a record of 29-5, and they beat the Los Angeles Sparks, the Minnesota Lynx and the Chicago Sky to win it all. After that, the Mercury were looking to repeat, and they finished the 2015 season with a record of 20-14. Phoenix faced the Tulsa Shock in their first playoff matchup, and they beat them 2-0. Then, the Lynx beat the Mercury and put an end to their run. The 2015 season was a good year for Phoenix, and some of their top players were recognized. Phoenix had two players involved in the Most Valuable Player (MVP) race, as Brittney Griner and DeWanna Bonner received points. Griner finished fourth in the race, as she had 70 points. Bonner was sixth, as she had 29 points. Elena Delle Donne won the award, as she had 385 points. She also had 38 first-place votes. Maya Moore finished second in the race, as she receive one first-place vote. She also had 246 points. Tina Charles, who would play for the Mer