Phoenix Mercury Rally 20-Point Deficit to Tie WNBA Semifinal Series Versus Minnesota Lynx

The Phoenix Mercury overcame a 20-point halftime deficit to defeat the Minnesota Lynx 89-83 in overtime, tying their WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece. Satou Sabally scored 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter, while Alyssa Thomas contributed 19 points and 13 assists, igniting the rally with her intensity after a slow start. Sami Whitcomb hit a crucial three-pointer with four seconds left in regulation to force overtime, where Kahleah Copper's corner three helped seal the victory. The comeback marked the third-largest in WNBA playoff history and the largest road playoff comeback, showcasing Phoenix's resilience despite playing four games in seven days. The Lynx, led by Napheesa Collier's 24 points on her birthday along with Kayla McBride's 21 and Courtney Williams' 20, struggled with turnovers and a bench that was heavily outscored. With momentum shifting, the series now heads to Phoenix for Game 3, where the Mercury hope to capitalize on their dramatic win.