Phoenix Mercury’s Season Ends in Playoff Loss as Napheesa Collier Dominates

Despite a strong start and solid performances from Brittney Griner and Natasha Cloud, the Phoenix Mercury couldn’t hold off the Minnesota Lynx. Napheesa Collier’s record-tying 42 points led the Lynx to a 90-80 victory, ending Phoenix’s 2024 WNBA playoff run.
Phoenix Mercury’s Comeback Falls Short in 102-95 Loss to Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA Playoffs

In the final quarter, Phoenix continued to claw back.