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Phoenix Mercury
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How Shey Peddy’s buzzer-beater happened
After falling behind by double digits, the Mercury knock out the 2019 champs
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How the Phoenix Mercury have turned their season around since Brittney Griner left the bubble
Phoenix is 6-1 since Griner departed thanks to a defensive breakout, a veteran big stepping up, and impressive chemistry between two-star guards.
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Shey Peddy joins the Mercury after being cut by Washington this week
The Mercury finally added to their depth by signing Peddy to a seven-day contract.
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Mercury tally 27 turnovers as new Big Three debuts with obvious growing pains
Newly formed rosters will need to adjust quickly