WNBA Phoenix Mercury Win Franchise's Fourth Championship Title

Mercury Defeat Chicago Sky 80-74 in Game 4

Skylar Diggins-Smith Leads the Way with 26 Points and 7 Assists

The Phoenix Mercury are once again the champions of the WNBA. The team defeated the Chicago Sky 80-74 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday, October 17, 2021, to win their fourth championship title. The Mercury were led by Skylar Diggins-Smith, who had 26 points and 7 assists.

The Mercury jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. They led by as many as 15 points in the first half and took a 45-33 lead into the locker room. The Sky made a run in the third quarter, but the Mercury were able to hold them off and take a 65-56 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Sky cut the lead to 72-69 with just over two minutes remaining in the game, but the Mercury hit their free throws down the stretch to seal the victory. Brittney Griner added 16 points for the Mercury, while Diana Taurasi added 15 points.

The Mercury's victory is their fourth WNBA championship title, tying them with the Minnesota Lynx for the most titles in league history. The Mercury also became the first team to win back-to-back WNBA championships since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001-02.

The Mercury's victory is a major accomplishment for the franchise and for the city of Phoenix. The team has been a major part of the Phoenix sports scene for over 20 years, and their championship victory is a source of pride for the city.