Why Phoenix's Stars Were Involved In 2018 Award Races

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2018 season with a record of 20-14. It was a good year, and they had a solid playoff run in the process. The Mercury faced the Dallas Wings in the first round, and it was a single-elimination game. They beat the Wings 101-83, and DeWanna Bonner was the leading scorer. She had 29 points, and she also had 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals. Diana Taurasi had a big game of her own, as she had 26 points, 12 assists and two steals. Brittney Griner had 17 points, five rebounds and three assists. Then, the Mercury had another player who tallied a double-double, as Stephanie Talbot had 11 points and 11 rebounds. She also had three assists and a steal. Phoenix faced the Connecticut Sun after that, and Griner led the team to victory. She had 27 points, and she also had six blocks, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. Taurasi also had 27 points, and she had five assists and two rebounds in the process. Bonner also had a nice game, as she had a double-double of 23 points and 18