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The Phoenix Mercury have punched their ticket to the 2025 WNBA Finals after beating the Minnesota Lynx 86-81 in Game 4 of the semifinals on Sunday night.
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Phoenix held a 2-1 series lead going into the matchup, needing one more win to finish off Minnesota. The Lynx tried all they could without Napheesa Collier due to injury but ultimately fell short as the Mercury came through in the clutch to advance to the WNBA Finals.
It didn’t take long for fans to come in droves, congratulating their squad for getting the job done and reaching the next round. Here are some of their reactions.
“LET’S GO MERC! We can’t wait to cheer for you in the Finals 👏,” the City of Phoenix account said.
“CONGRATS MIGHTY MERCURY! WE ARE NUMBER ONE!” one fan remarked.
“So proud of this team. After the regular season struggles, managing to put it all together like this at the right time is really special,” one commented.
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“Good job girls! Proud of the team. Big shout out to Bonner and Witcomb! Crucial 19 points,” one replied.
“Let’s go! I had lots of doubts but ggs. Good luck! 🧡💜,” a fan said.
How Mercury played against Lynx
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It was a historic win for the Mercury, returning to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021 after finishing off the Lynx.
Minnesota gave Phoenix its best shot, being without their star player in Napheesa Collier. The Lynx even led 68-55 going into the fourth quarter, but the Mercury exploded with a 31-13 display in the last 10 minutes to secure the victory.
Perimeter shooting and free throws played key roles in this matchup. The Mercury made 11 3-pointers with a success rate of 39.3% while making 17 free throws at a 73.9% clip. It was a smaller extent for the Lynx, making nine triples on 37.5% shooting while making just eight shots at the line.
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Four players scored in double-digits on Phoenix’s behalf. Alyssa Thomas led the way with 23 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, and a steal. She shot 11-of-18 from the field and 1-of-3 from the free-throw line. Satou Sabally came next with 21 points and six rebounds, Kahleah Copper had 13 points and four rebounds, while DeWanna Bonner provided 13 points and six rebounds.
The Mercury will await their WNBA Finals opponent between the Las Vegas Aces or Indiana Fever. The series for the 2025 championship will commence on Oct. 3.
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