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Mercury Struggles in 2012 Season, Hopes for Recovery

11/26/2025

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The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2012 season with a 7-27 record.
Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor missed significant time due to injuries.
In the preseason, the Mercury beat Japan 102-73, with Alexis Gray-Lawson leading the scoring.
The regular season began with losses to the Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks.
The Mercury earned a narrow victory over the Tulsa Shock, with improvement anticipated for the following year.

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Story summary

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2012 season with a 7-27 record.
Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor missed significant time due to injuries.
In the preseason, the Mercury beat Japan 102-73, with Alexis Gray-Lawson leading the scoring.
The regular season began with losses to the Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks.
The Mercury earned a narrow victory over the Tulsa Shock, with improvement anticipated for the following year.