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Mercury Soar to WNBA Finals After Thrilling Comeback Victory
29 Sep
Summary
- Phoenix Mercury rally from 13-point deficit to defeat Minnesota Lynx
- Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally lead Mercury's charge
- DeWanna Bonner scores 11 of her 13 points in the fourth quarter
On September 29, 2025, the Phoenix Mercury secured their spot in the 2025 WNBA Finals with an 86-81 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in a thrilling Game 4 of the semifinals.
The Mercury trailed by 11 points after the first quarter, but rallied to tie the game at halftime. Despite falling behind by 13 points in the third quarter, the team refused to give up, holding the Lynx to just two points in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter.
Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally were the driving forces behind the Mercury's comeback. Thomas finished with 23 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, while Sabally scored 21 points, setting the tone early with 14 points in the first 14 minutes.
DeWanna Bonner also played a crucial role, scoring 11 of her 13 points in the final quarter, including three critical 3-pointers. Bonner and Thomas, who both played for the Connecticut Sun last season, will now have another chance to win a WNBA title as teammates.
The Lynx's quest to return to the finals ended with the loss, as they played without star forward Napheesa Collier and head coach Cheryl Reeve, who had been suspended for her on-court behavior and comments after Game 3.
The Mercury will now await the winner of Tuesday's Game 5 between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever, as they prepare to compete in the 2025 WNBA Finals, which begin on Friday.
