"What the win means for Phoenix They say a series doesn't start until the home team loses. If that's the case, the semifinals between the Mercury and Lynx have officially begun -- and in epic fashion. Phoenix became just the fifth team in WNBA playoff history to come back from a 20-point deficit. And now the series is tied 1-1."
"Before tip-off Tuesday, coach Nate Tibbetts said the opening game of the series always has a feeling-out period. And while that seemed to continue a bit into Game 2, with the Mercury trailing by 16 at halftime, their grit to fight back shows just how scary this team is. Phoenix finally found its 3-point shot, knocking down 13 from beyond the arc, while also staying strong in the paint. Alyssa Thomas' 13 assists (to go with 19 points) are the most by a Mercury player in a playoff game."
Phoenix overcame a 20-point deficit to beat Minnesota 89-83 in overtime, becoming one of only a few teams to rally that much in WNBA playoff history. The win tied the semifinals series 1-1 and returned momentum to Phoenix ahead of Game 3 in Phoenix. The Mercury made 13 three-pointers and received a team-high 13 assists and 19 points from Alyssa Thomas, the most assists by a Mercury player in a playoff game. Minnesota, the top seed, failed to find its usual second-half surge and will travel to Phoenix after a regular-season 14-8 road mark.
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