POSTGAME: Phoenix Mercury ADVANCE To WNBA Finals In 1st Year With Alyssa Thomas & Satou Sabally

The Phoenix Mercury are headed back to the WNBA Finals, finishing off the Minnesota Lynx in Game 4 with a stunning 86–81 comeback win. After trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter, Phoenix leaned on Alyssa Thomas’ relentless engine and Satou Sabally’s versatility to flip the game on its head, proving once again that this team thrives when the pressure is highest. Thomas poured in 23 points and set the tone on both ends, while veteran presence DeWanna Bonner knocked down clutch threes to break the Lynx’s momentum and push the Mercury over the finish line.

In their very first season with Copper, Thomas AND Sabally at the core, the Mercury have written a new chapter in franchise history—one defined by grit, resilience, and late-game execution. This semifinal victory isn’t just another playoff run; it’s a statement that Phoenix is built for the moment.