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Phoenix Mercury Playoffs History- How Have Phoenix Performed in WNBA Postseasons So Far?

Phoenix Mercury has been in the WNBA for 28 seasons.

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The Phoenix Mercury is one of the teams that was originally a part of the WNBA, and not a part of the teams that were added as an expansion team. Having been established in 1997, Mercury is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Ever since its inception, the Mercury has been home to many players including Diana Taurasi, a three-time WNBA champion, and Brittney Griner, a ten-time WNBA All-Star.

Mercury is one of the most successful teams in the league, and has won three WNBA Championships. Here, in this article, we will go through the playoffs history for the Phoenix Mercury over the years.

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How Many Times Have the Phoenix Mercury Been to the WNBA Playoffs?

As mentioned, the Phoenix Mercury has been in the league for 28 years. Out of those 28 seasons, the Mercury has made the postseason a total of 18 times. Their first postseason appearance came in their inaugural season, where they lost 1-0 to the New York Liberty.

What is the Mercury’s Win-Loss Record in the WNBA Playoffs?

The Mercury has an overall record of 47-43 in the WNBA postseason.

When was the Mercury’s Last Playoff Appearance?

The last time the Phoenix Mercury made it to the playoffs was in 2024, where they suffered a 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx eventually made it to the WNBA Finals and finished the season as runners up.

How Many WNBA Finals Have Phoenix Mercury Won?

The Phoenix Mercury have appeared in five WNBA Finals. Their first appearance came in 1998, followed by 2007, 2009, 2014 and 2021. Out of those seasons, they have won the summit series thrice. Their first title came in 2007, followed by 2009 and 2014.

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