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Mercury Rally to Tie Series; Aces Dominate Fever

9/24/2025

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Summary

Mercury Rally Triumph

The Phoenix Mercury tied the series 1-1 after rallying from a 20-point deficit in Game 2.
Phoenix's bench outscored Minnesota 22-3, highlighting depth's impact.
Alyssa Thomas posted 13 assists, a Mercury playoff record.
Satou Sabally led with 24 points.
The Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 90-68, as A'ja Wilson scored 25 and limited Kelsey Mitchell to 13.

Summary

Liberty and Storm Shakeup

The offseason opened as the New York Liberty fired Sandy Brondello and the Seattle Storm fired Noelle Quinn.
Brondello led the Liberty to the 2024 championship, but 2025 injuries to Breanna Stewart contributed to a first-round exit.
Quinn's tenure included one playoff series win and allegations of bullying, prompting her departure as Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo seek coaches.

History

Historical Context

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was founded on April 24, 1996, as a professional league to promote women's basketball in the U.S. The inaugural season began in 1997 with eight teams. Over the years, the league has expanded and evolved, showcasing talents like Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson, and significantly increasing viewership and investment in women's sports, particularly during the competitive 2024 playoffs.

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Mercury Rally Triumph

The Phoenix Mercury tied the series 1-1 after rallying from a 20-point deficit in Game 2.
Phoenix's bench outscored Minnesota 22-3, highlighting depth's impact.
Alyssa Thomas posted 13 assists, a Mercury playoff record.
Satou Sabally led with 24 points.
The Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 90-68, as A'ja Wilson scored 25 and limited Kelsey Mitchell to 13.

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