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Why The 2014 Mercury Dominated, Won A Championship
Sep 9, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) against the Chicago Sky during game two of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 97-68. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury have won three championships over the years, and their last one was in 2014. The Mercury had a memorable season that year, and they swept the Chicago Sky in the WNBA Finals to win it all. Before that, they finished the regular season with a record of 29-5. Phoenix dominated that year, and it was no surprise that the Mercury were first in multiple categories. That year's team gave teams on both conferences trouble, and it started on the offensive end. The Mercury led the league in points, and they averaged 83.5 points . As far as total points, they were first, and they scored 2,840 points that season. Phoenix was first in field goal percentage as well. The team shot 48.4 percent, and when it came to field goals made, that is one area in which they did not lead. When it came to field goals made, the Minnesota Lynx were first. They had an average of 31.4, and the Mercury averged 30.9. Phoenix shot well from beyond the arc, but that was not the team's biggest strength. The Mercury were tied f

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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