Mercury Beat Eastern Conference Team In 2019

Phoenix Mercury had a solid 2019 season, including a win over the Washington Mystics.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:31am

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The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2019 WNBA season with a 15-19 record, narrowly missing a .500 season. Despite a late-season losing streak, the Mercury made the playoffs, where they lost to the Chicago Sky in the first round. During the regular season, the Mercury had a series win over the Washington Mystics, an Eastern Conference team, including a 103-82 victory in the final game of the series.

Why it matters

The Mercury’s win over the Mystics, an Eastern Conference opponent, showed that Phoenix was able to compete against top teams from across the WNBA. This was an important result for the Mercury as they looked to build momentum heading into the playoffs.

The details

In the first game of the series, the Mercury blew out the Mystics 91-68, led by 25 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks and a steal from Brittney Griner. The Mystics responded with a 99-93 win in the next game, but the Mercury closed out the series with a 103-82 victory. Griner had another big game with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists, while four other Mercury starters scored in double figures.

  • The Mercury’s series with the Mystics took place during the 2019 WNBA regular season.
  • The Mercury lost their final four games of the 2019 season before making the playoffs.

The players

Brittney Griner

A star center for the Phoenix Mercury who had several dominant performances against the Mystics in 2019.

DeWanna Bonner

A veteran guard/forward for the Phoenix Mercury who was the team’s leading scorer in their playoff loss to the Chicago Sky.

Briann January

A guard for the Phoenix Mercury who scored in double figures in multiple games against the Mystics.

Leilani Mitchell

A guard for the Washington Mystics who had a strong performance in their win over the Mercury.

Yvonne Turner

A guard for the Phoenix Mercury who scored 22 points in their win over the Mystics.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Mercury’s 2019 season showed the team’s ability to compete against top WNBA opponents, including an Eastern Conference foe in the Mystics. While they ultimately fell short of a championship, the Mercury’s success against the Mystics was an important bright spot in an otherwise up-and-down campaign.