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

A second-half defensive surge with clutch overtime scoring flipped momentum heading into Friday's Game 3 in Phoenix.

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half during game one of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Phoenix erased a 20-point deficit to win 89–83 in overtime at Target Center, tying the series 1–1.
  • Satou Sabally led the Mercury with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas posted 19 points and 13 assists and scored seven of Phoenix’s 10 overtime points.
  • The Mercury forced 11 second-half turnovers that produced 16 points, outscored Minnesota 47–31 after halftime, and shot 8-for-19 from three following the break.
  • The comeback ranks among the largest in WNBA playoff history, with ESPNInsights noting it as the fifth 20-point postseason rally and the second accomplished on the road.
  • Phoenix’s bench delivered key minutes as Sami Whitcomb logged 13 points and six assists and Kathryn Westbeld added four steals, with Game 3 set for Friday at PHX Arena.