Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Minnesota Lynx 3-1 to win their Semifinals series in 2025. Minnesota took Game 1 at home, 82-69, but Phoenix answered by winning Game 2 in Minnesota, 89-83, to even the series. The series then shifted to Phoenix, where the Mercury won Game 3, 84-76, taking a 2-1 series lead. Phoenix closed out the series with an 86-81 win in Game 4, securing the victory on their home floor. After dropping the opener, the Mercury won three straight games to close out the series, two of which were decided by single digits, while Minnesota's only win came in the series opener. This result advances Phoenix out of the Semifinals, marking the end of Minnesota's run in this round of the 2025 playoffs. The series featured four games, each decided by single-digit or low double-digit margins, with the location shifting between Minnesota and Phoenix as the two teams split time on each other's home courts before Phoenix ultimately prevailed to advance in the postseason.

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