Overview

• Phoenix erased a 20-point deficit to win Game 2 in overtime 89-83, tying the semifinal with Minnesota at 1-1 and shifting the series to PHX Arena for Game 3.
• The Mercury bench outscored the Lynx 25–3, with rookie Kathryn Westbeld adding 8 points and two clutch threes after a mid-third-quarter insertion by coach Nate Tibbetts.
• Sami Whitcomb delivered 13 points, including a second-chance three that forced overtime, while Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally anchored the scoring with 19 and 24 points.
• Alyssa Thomas said being overlooked provides added fuel and pointed to the locker room’s championship experience as a competitive advantage.
• DeWanna Bonner said she has not decided on playing next season and described mentoring rookies through playoff highs and lows, as Napheesa Collier called for Lynx adjustments and better ball security on the road.