Why The Mercury Were Recognized During A Special Season

The Phoenix Mercury had one of their best seasons in 2000, as they finished the year with a record of 20-14. That was the first time Phoenix finished a season with 20 or more wins. Phoenix was fourth in the Western Conference, which shows how competitive the conference was that year. The Los Angeles Sparks were first, and they had a record of 28-4. The Houston Comets were second, and they finished 27-5. The Sacramento Monarchs were ahead of the Mercury, and they were 21-11. The Mercury made the playoffs for the third time in franchise history, and they faced the Sparks. Los Angeles won that series, and Lisa Leslie and her teammates lost to the Comets in the next round. Overall, it was a good year for Phoenix, and the Mercury were tied to some of the WNBA's award races. They had a Most Valuable Player (MVP) candidate, as Brandy Reed received 31 points. Reed had a fantastic season, as she averaged a career-high 19.0 points. The 2000 season was significant for Reed, as she returned to Phoenix after playing for