Why The Mercury Won On Their Home Floor

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 2023, as they finished the season with a record of 9-31. The Mercury struggled during that time, but there were some positives. They won the season series against the Connecticut Sun, and in the series against the Indiana Fever, the Mercury won the first two games. Phoenix won a few more games during the season, and most of them were home games. The Mercury won eight on their home floor, and it started with a win over the Minnesota Lynx. The Mercury beat the Lynx 90-81 in a Commissioner's Cup game. Phoenix had five players who scored in double figures in that game, and Diana Taurasi led the way with a double-double. She had 23 points and 10 assists, and she also had three rebounds and a steal. Brittney Griner had a nice performance, as she finished the game with 19 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and a steal. Sug Sutton had 14 points in that game, and Moriah Jefferson and Sophie Cunningham both had 13. After that, the Mercury picked up another home win, as they