POSTGAME: Phoenix Mercury STUN Minnesota Lynx in HUGE Game 3 Victory to Take 2-1 Lead in Series

The Phoenix Mercury delivered a statement win in front of a fired-up Phoenix crowd, stunning the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx with an 84–76 victory in Game 3. Behind clutch shot-making, relentless energy, and a defensive stand that shifted the entire series, Phoenix seized control and now holds a 2-1 lead. We’ll break down how the Mercury flipped the momentum, who rose to the moment, and what this result means as the series heads toward a decisive Game 4. This was more than just a win — it was a declaration that Phoenix is here to hunt.