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Mercury's Bonner And Others Impact Team During Poor Season

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2012, and by the end of the season, they had seven wins. That season remains their worst, and after, the Mercury found themselves back in the playoffs.

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How Phoenix's All-Stars Performed In 2000 Playoffs

The 2000 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury, and it would be the last time they reached the playoffs until their championship win in 2007. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 20-12, and the season started with wins over the New York Liberty and the Houston Comets.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

How The Mercury And The Sky Made The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury played well in 2020, and they finished that period with a record of 13-9. They won some of their season series, but they also had a few that ended in a tie.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury Stars Competing In Unrivaled

The Unrivaled season continues, and teams are playing at a high level. There are five teams over .500, and two of those teams feature players who led the Phoenix Mercury in their deep playoff run.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury And Storm Have An Intense Series

The Phoenix Mercury had two overtime games in their 2025 run, and that was the first time that happened since 2021. The Mercury had two overtime games in a run that led to the franchise's fifth WNBA Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Remembering Phoenix's Late Picks

The Phoenix Mercury began their journey in 1997, and during that time, they built their roster. They went through different phases as they acquired players in an allocation period and two drafts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Phoenix's New Center And More Involved In 2013 Award Races

The Phoenix Mercury finished the season with a record of 19-15, and they found themselves back in the playoffs. They missed the postseason in 2012, as they finished with a record of 7-27.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Mercury's New Addition Helps Them Get Back To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2025, and before that, they made it in 2024. Phoenix's 2025 run led to the franchise's sixth WNBA Finals appearance.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Why The Mercury Will Get Off To A Good Start

The Phoenix Mercury will be a team to keep an eye on in 2026. They finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17, and they were third in the Western Conference.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

How The Mercury And The Sky Met In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have battled several teams in the playoffs, and sometimes, they met those teams on multiple occasions. They have met the Connecticut Sun and the Indiana Fever twice, and there are a few teams they have met three times.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Jennifer Gillom Leads The Mercury In Their Impressive Playoff Run

The Phoenix Mercury had a successful 1997, and they carried that momentum into the following season. They finished their first season with a record of 16-12, and in 1998, they finished the year with a record of 19-11.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

How The Mercury Established Themselves In 2005

The Phoenix Mercury found two new stars in 2004, which led to them finishing with a solid record. The Mercury were 17-17 that season, and that was the first time they were .500 or better since 2000.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Why The Mercury Have Defeated The Sun In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury are an experienced playoff team, and because of that, they have encountered several teams. The Mercury's first playoff matchup was against the New York Liberty, and fast forward to 2025, they met the Liberty once again.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

How Erin Phillips Won Her Second Championship With Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury have had many players, and while some of them started their journey elsewhere, they made their way to Phoenix. In some cases, those players won championships with the team, and when it comes to Phoenix's last title, Erin Phillips was on the roster.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Examining Phoenix's Ties To Penn State

Penn State is a school that has been involved with the WNBA since the beginning. Tina Nicholson was drafted by the Cleveland Rockers, and she played 24 games with them.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Why Phoenix Finished 1-1 In Postseason Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury went on an impressive run in the 2025 playoffs. They faced tough opponents, and they beat two of them. They faced the New York Liberty the first time around, and they faced the Minnesota Lynx after that.