Why The 1998 Mercury Remain Legendary

The Phoenix Mercury's first season was a success. They finished the season with a record of 16-12, and they were one of four teams that made the playoffs. The others were the Charlotte Sting, the Houston Comets and the New York Liberty. Phoenix faced New York in the first round, and the Liberty picked up a 59-41 win. However, the Liberty lost to the Comets in the WNBA Finals. The following year, the Mercury improved, and they finished the season with a record of 19-11, and they faced the Cleveland Rockers in their first playoff matchup. They beat the Rockers 2-1, and they did it after winning the first game and the third one. Phoenix beat Cleveland 78-68, and Jennifer Gillom was the leading scorer. She had 21 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. Michelle Timms had 16 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Michelle Brogan had 10 points, two rebounds, two assists and a block. Cleveland won the second game, as the Rockers beat the Mercury 67-66. Then, the Mercury beat them 71-60, and Bridg