PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are heading to the WNBA playoffs this year, clinching a berth after the Atlanta Dream defeated the Dallas Wings on Friday night.
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Aug 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (right) celebrates with Satou Sabally after becoming the first player in WNBA history to record three triple-doubles in a row against the Indiana Fever at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Mercury had two clinching scenarios: the first was a Dream win against the Wings, while the second was a Los Angeles Sparks loss to the Indiana Fever. With Atlanta’s win, Phoenix will play postseason basketball for the second straight season.
Fans immediately reacted online to the news, excited to see Phoenix in postseason action again.
Mighty Mercury!!!!!! https://t.co/KZz6x5YcVz
— 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 (@Suns_Armband) August 30, 2025
Playoffs here we come!!!!! Ahhhh!!!!!! https://t.co/whTFSiOWQK
— Veronica (@suns_tutu_fan) August 30, 2025
All 3 of my teams are in the playoff 🤗🤗🤗 https://t.co/7c7t2Iz3dH
— What would Hobie Brown do? (@toldbylea) August 30, 2025
Jul 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix reacts to a basket by forward Satou Sabally (0) in the first quarter against the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images
This will be Phoenix’s 12th time in the playoffs in the last 13 years and the 15th time in the last 17 years. Although they have secured their spot, the team will now play for homecourt advantage.
Phoenix will host the New York Liberty on Saturday, Aug. 30, as New York hopes to clinch its spot in the postseason.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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