Phoenix Mercury
And it’s all thanks to how New York adapted the Storms’ own strategy
Phoenix starts playoffs in the first round at a different gym in the Valley of the Sun, as they’ve done a few times before
Phoenix gets standout efforts from their MVP, DPOY candidates in close loss to Connecticut without Taurasi
With great team chemistry helping spark a nine-game winning streak, the Mercury are readying for a playoff push
Phoenix’s two Fighting Irish alums are leading the six-game winning streak
The Mercury’s four-game winning streak has vaulted Phoenix into fifth place at 13-10
The Wings’ horns sets shred the Mercury, so Phoenix tries a 2-3 zone
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After falling behind by double digits, the Mercury knock out the 2019 champs
Phoenix is 6-1 since Griner departed thanks to a defensive breakout, a veteran big stepping up, and impressive chemistry between two-star guards.