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Mercury Stun Lynx With 20-Point Rally in OT to Even Semifinal Series

The collapse snapped Minnesota’s 61-0 record when leading by at least 16 at halftime.

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Sep 23, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) falls to ground and attempts to keep dribbling as Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33) defends in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Phoenix erased a 48-32 halftime deficit and won 89-83 in overtime on the road to level the series 1-1.
  • The result also halted the Lynx’s 15-0 playoff mark when leading by double digits at halftime.
  • Sami Whitcomb forced overtime with a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left following an Alyssa Thomas offensive rebound and kickout sequence.
  • Satou Sabally led the Mercury with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Thomas posted 19 points, 13 assists and eight boards and scored seven of Phoenix’s 10 in OT.
  • Phoenix forced 11 second-half turnovers and outscored Minnesota 47-31 after the break, carrying momentum into Game 3 on Friday at PHX Arena.