In an exciting match, the Phoenix Mercury achieved an impressive comeback to defeat the Minnesota Lynx with a score of 86-81 in Game 4. This victory secures them a place in the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021.<\/p>\n
Alyssa Thomas led the Mercury’s attack with 23 points, while DeWanna Bonner was key in the final quarter with two crucial three-pointers that fueled the team’s comeback.<\/p>\n
The Mercury will face the winner of the series between Indiana and Las Vegas in the championship final.<\/p>\n
The game was marked by the absence of Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, suspended for her behavior in Game 3, and the absence of Napheesa Collier, who suffered an ankle injury.<\/p>\n
Despite being down by 13 points at the end of the third quarter, the Mercury managed to close the gap in the score thanks to a three-pointer by Sami Whitcomb.<\/p>\n
Bonner took the reins of the game, scoring 11 points in the final quarter, including another three-pointer that gave them the lead. Kayla McBride, from Minnesota, tried to keep her team in the game with her three-pointers, but Bonner secured the victory with free throws.<\/p>\n
Satou Sabally also had an outstanding performance with 21 points.<\/p>\n
With this victory, Phoenix will seek its first championship since 2014.<\/p>\n
Kayla McBride led the Lynx with 31 points, while Courtney Williams added 20 points.<\/p>\n
Kahleah Copper hit a three-pointer to give the Mercury their first lead in the third quarter. However, the Lynx responded with a 23-9 run, led by McBride’s three-pointers.<\/p>\n
The game began with an early lead for the Lynx, but the Mercury managed to tie the score before halftime thanks to a basket by Thomas.<\/p>\n
Sabally led the Mercury with 18 points before halftime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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