How Phoenix Performed In An Important Playoff Run

The Phoenix Mercury's 2021 postseason run was significant, and they had some overtime games during that period.

Oct 10, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) looks on against the Chicago Sky during the second half of game one of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Mercury's recent playoff run was excellent, and during that time, they competed in two overtime games.

They had an overtime game against the New York Liberty, and they had another against the Minnesota Lynx. The series against Phoenix and New York started with a bang, as the Liberty beat the Mercury 76-69 in overtime.

While New York got the win, Phoenix recovered with victories in the next two outings. That led to the series against Minnesota, and In Game 2 of that series, the Mercury beat the Lynx in overtime.

Jun 29, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) in bounds the ball against the Indiana Fever during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Phoenix went 1-1 in those games, and it was the first time since 2021 that the Mercury had overtime games during the postseason.

That was an interesting year for the Mercury, and it was the franchise's fifth Finals appearance. The Mercury faced the Liberty in the first round of that year's playoffs, and they beat them 83-82. They faced the Seattle Storm in the second round, and they picked up an 85-80 victory.

Oct 15, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) drives against Chicago Sky forward/center Azur Stevens (30) during the first half of game three of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images / Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Griner's double-double leads to crucial win

Brittney Griner was the star of the game, and she had a double-double of 23 points and 16 rebounds. She also had four assists and two blocks. Skylar Diggins was the second-leading scorer, and she had 20 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. Diana Taurasi had 14 points, five assists, four rebounds and a steal. Her game was significant, as she scored six points in overtime.

Phoenix had two more players who scored in double figures, as Kia Nurse had 12 points, and Brianna Turner had a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds.

The Mercury had another overtime game later on, as they had one during the WNBA Finals. They beat the Chicago Sky 91-86 in that game, and it was Phoenix's only win in that series.

Griner was the leading scorer, as she had 29 points. She also had nine rebounds, two blocks and an assist. Taurasi had 20 points, Diggins had a double-double of 13 points and 12 assists and Shey Peddy had 10 points off the bench.

Oct 13, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury players huddle against the Chicago Sky during the second half of game two of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Phoenix's run was special, and the overtime win over Chicago helped the Mercury avoid the sweep. The Mercury had a good year, and when it came to their overtime games, they were perfect.

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