The Phoenix Mercury had a great 2025 season, as they finished the year with a record of 27-17. They played well against most teams, and this talented, new group reached the WNBA Finals. They lost to the Las Vegas Aces, who swept them in what was the first seven-game series in league history. The Aces are a conference rival that game the Mercury trouble during the regular season. They beat Phoenix 3-1 in the season series, and after both teams faced tough opponents in the previous rounds, they clashed in the Finals. While Las Vegas was a problem for Phoenix, the Mercury performed well against Western Conference teams. They were 13-11 against conference rivals, as they beat teams like the Golden State Valkyries, the Seattle Storm and others. Phoenix’s record was solid in matchups against West teams, and compared to 2024, the Mercury were better. They were 10-10 against conference foes that year, and their first win against a West team was their 98-88 win over the Aces. The Mercury started their 2024 season wit
