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Phoenix Mercury WNBA Finals Record and History – How Have The Mercury Fared On The Biggest Stage?

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The Phoenix Mercury have surprised many this season by making a deep playoff run that few predicted. After years of transition following Diana Taurasi’s retirement and roster reshuffling, the team found its rhythm at the right time. With Kahleah Copper leading the charge and strong contributions from Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, the Mercury pieced together a postseason surge that carried them past higher‑seeded opponents.

They upset the Minnesota Lynx in a hard‑fought series. Despite injuries earlier in the season, Phoenix’s depth and defensive intensity allowed them to stay competitive. Once their stars returned to full strength, the Mercury looked like a different team, one capable of challenging anyone in the league.

Now, they face the Las Vegas Aces in the 2025 WNBA Finals. The Aces are the reigning powerhouse, but Phoenix enters the series with momentum and the confidence of a team that has already silenced doubters. The Mercury may be underdogs, but their history shows they know how to rise to the occasion when the stakes are highest.

Satou Sabally’s last three games:

24 PTS | 9 RBS | 5-11 3P
23 PTS | 4 RBS | 2-4 3P
21 PTS | 6 RBS | 3-7 3P

FUN STAT: The Phoenix Mercury are (5-0) in the playoffs when Sabally has scored at least 15 points! ✨ pic.twitter.com/a0ylSr4xPC
— I talk hoops 🏀 (@trendyhoopstars) September 29, 2025

How Many Times Have the Mercury Made it To WNBA Finals?

The Phoenix Mercury have reached the WNBA Finals six times in franchise history: 1998, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2021, and now 2025. Their first appearance came in 1998, when they fell to the Houston Comets. Since then, they have become one of the league’s most consistent contenders, making Finals runs across three different decades.

How Many WNBA Finals Wins Do the Phoenix Mercury Have?

The Mercury have captured the WNBA Championship three times, in 2007, 2009, and 2014. Each title came in a different fashion. A five‑game battle against the Detroit Shock in 2007, another five‑game thriller over the Indiana Fever in 2009, and a dominant sweep of the Chicago Sky in 2014.

Their most recent Finals’ appearance before this year was in 2021, when they lost to the Chicago Sky. That defeat left them stuck at three titles, tied with the Los Angeles Sparks and one short of the record held by the Houston Comets, Minnesota Lynx, and Seattle Storm. Entering the 2025 Finals, Phoenix Mercury has the chance to join that top tier with a fourth championship.