PHOENIX — After a grueling four-game semifinal series, the Phoenix Mercury have made their way back to the WNBA Finals and their fans are buzzing online.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) drives past Minnesota Lynx forward Maria Kliundikova (77) during their WNBA semifinal playoff game at PHX Arena on Sept. 28, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
After falling behind 12-1 to the Minnesota Lynx in the first quarter and down by 13 points at one point, the Mercury pulled off another astounding comeback win to eliminate the No. 1 seed out of the playoffs. With crucial 3-pointers from Sami Whitcomb and DeWanna Bonner late in the game, the Mercury worked together to continue fighting for a championship.
Fans online quickly showed their excitement for the team’s series win, hoping this year will be the year the Mercury win their fourth WNBA Championship.
Fans cheer on the Phoenix Mercury as they play the Minnesota Lynx in their WNBA semifinal playoff game at PHX Arena on Sept. 28, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/mxAvM7F7xH
— Callie🦖 (@soAUcal) September 29, 2025
Can’t believe we are in the Finals. Jobs not done yet though! https://t.co/8VTjzbKOqJ
— ALYSSA THOMAS FOR MVP (@The_Soprano20) September 29, 2025
Thank you @jonasbrothers 🫶 https://t.co/vYvnJrIxOg
— Adriana (@adopadre) September 29, 2025
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) huddles with her teammates during their WNBA semifinal playoff game against the Minnesota Lynx at PHX Arena on Sept. 28, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Mercury will now wait until Tuesday to find out who their Finals opponent will be, as the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces play Game 5 of the semifinals on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Sep 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) drives on Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) 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 will 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
