The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2024, which was a step in the right direction for them. They missed the playoffs in 2023 after they finished the season with a record of 9-31. That was the first time they missed the playoffs since 2012. Phoenix finished that season with a record of 7-27, and that led to the team getting the No. 1 pick. They used that pick to draft Brittney Griner. Phoenix faced the Minnesota Lynx in the playoffs, and the Lynx beat them 2-0. Then, the Lynx went on to beat the Connecticut Sun, and they faced the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals. The Mercury had a good year, and they won their share of season series. For example, they beat the Atlanta Dream 3-1, and they started that series with an 88-85 win. The Mercury also beat the Chicago Sky, as they swept them 3-0. Phoenix defeated the Dallas Wings as well, as they beat them 3-1. One of the series they lost was against the Connecticut Sun, and it was a sweep. The Indiana Fever swept them as well, as the Fever won all three game
