PHOENIX — A few major Arizona teams showed support for the Phoenix Mercury after they clinched a spot in the WNBA Finals after defeating the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night.
Sep 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (14) reacts after scoring against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Mercury began the series 0-1, with the Lynx dominating them to take Game 1. In the next three games, Phoenix would pull off several comeback wins and gritty performances to take the series against Minnesota, 3-1.
The win now secures Phoenix’s place in the Finals for the sixth time in franchise history.
Sep 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) tries to shoot in front of Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Arizona Cardinals, the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Phoenix Suns, and even the City of Phoenix went to X (formerly Twitter), posted their support for the WNBA team as they continue to play for a championship.
LET’S GOOOOOOOOOO‼️‼️ https://t.co/NO16YUYqgi
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 29, 2025
LET’S GO MERC 👏
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 29, 2025
LET’S GO MERC! We can’t wait to cheer for you in the Finals 👏
— City of Phoenix, AZ (@CityofPhoenixAZ) September 29, 2025
BIG WIN ON PLANET MERCURY 🪐
Congrats @PhoenixMercury for clinching the @WNBA Finals! https://t.co/gfnD5KMKly
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 29, 2025
Arizona rallied behind the Mercury on social media after their gritty playoff run, but there’s still more work left to do.
Sep 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) drives past Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) in the first half during game four of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The WNBA Finals begin on Friday, Oct. 3.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
