{"id":417132,"date":"2026-01-19T18:18:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T18:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/417132\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T18:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T18:18:08","slug":"mercury-get-overtime-win-have-one-of-their-best-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/417132\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercury Get Overtime Win, Have One Of Their Best Seasons"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Phoenix Mercury <\/a>missed the playoffs for the first time in 1999, but they got back on track the following season. <\/p>\n

Phoenix finished the season with a record of 20-12, which makes it one of the team’s best years. The Mercury started the season with a win over the New York Liberty, and they beat them 51-48. They picked up another win, as they beat the Houston Comets 80-62. <\/p>\n

\"Phoenix<\/p>\n

Fans cheer as the Phoenix Mercury play against the New York Liberty at PHX Arena, Aug. 30, 2025, in Phoenix. \/ Joe Rondone\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The Utah Starzz handed the Mercury their first loss, but Phoenix quickly recovered with a win over the Seattle Storm. They lost another one after that, then they won their next two. <\/p>\n

Phoenix was on the road in the first game, and it was a matchup against the Portland Fire. The Mercury beat the Fire 75-69, and Brandy Reed <\/a>led the way. Reed scored 23 points, and she also had five rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. The Mercury forward was having a good year, and later in the season, she became the franchise’s third All-Star. She had an excellent year, and she averaged a career-high 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals. <\/p>\n

Jennifer Gillom <\/a>had a nice outing, as she had 19 points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal. <\/p>\n

\"Jennifer<\/p>\n

Jun 8, 2010; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Sparks coach Jennifer Gillom during the game against the Phoenix Mercury at the Staples Center. The Sparks defeated the Mercury 92-91. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee\/Image of Sport-Imagn Images \/ Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

After that win, the Mercury hosted the Fire, and they beat them 81-80. That game went into overtime, and the Mercury’s balanced effort put them over the top. Gillom had a big game, as she had 28 points, seven rebounds and three assists. <\/p>\n

Michelle Brogan and Tonya Edwards both had 18 points. Brogan also had seven rebounds, an assist and a steal. Edwards had two rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Then, Reed had 12 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal. <\/p>\n

\"WNB\"<\/p>\n

Aug 21, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; General view of basketball shoes worn by Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) during the first half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images \/ John Jones-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The Mercury’s win over the Fire was their only overtime game that season, but they had some other close battles. For example, they picked up a 66-65 win over the Indiana Fever later in the season. They had a battle with the Sacramento Monarchs later that month, and the Monarchs beat them 61-60. <\/p>\n

Phoenix’s successful season led to a playoff appearance, and the Mercury faced the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sparks beat them 2-0, and after that, they lost to the Comets. The Mercury had a good year, and the overtime win over the Fire was one of the highlights. <\/p>\n

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