Sami Whitcomb isn’t ready to fade quietly.
At 37 years old, the two-time WNBA champion buried the biggest shot of Phoenix’s season—a cold-blooded triple with 4.3 seconds left in regulation that forced overtime and breathed new life into the Mercury.
THIS SHOT FROM SAMI WHITCOMB TO SEND THE GAME INTO OT 🔥
— ESPN (@espn) September 24, 2025
The Mercury storm back to take Game 2!
That clutch moment capped a furious rally from 20 points down, as Phoenix stunned the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, 89-83, in Game 2 of the semifinals to even the series at 1-1.
🚨 FINAL IN MINNESOTA 🚨
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2025
The @PhoenixMercury storm back from 20 down against the No.1 Lynx to win Game 2 in OT, 89–83, and even the series 1–1.
It’s tied for the 3rd-largest comeback in WNBA Playoff history and marks Phoenix’s first-ever postseason win in Minnesota (now 1–10… pic.twitter.com/SkpEQFqQeE
Whitcomb’s dagger denied birthday girl Napheesa Collier her chance at a storybook finish, as the Lynx star misfired on a potential game-winner at the buzzer.
WE'RE HEADING INTO OT 🗣?
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2025
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From there, momentum shifted to Phoenix.
In overtime, Kahleah Copper nailed a corner three to push the Mercury ahead 85-79, and they never looked back.
BIG SHOT 🗣?
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2025
Kahleah Copper's three puts Phoenix up 6 with 1:47 to go
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Satou Sabally finished with 24 points and nine rebounds while Alyssa Thomas orchestrated with 19 points, 13 assists, and eight boards, while Whitcomb’s added 13 markers off the bench.
Satou Sabally connects on her fourth triple of the night ??
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2025
She has 19 PTS & 5 REB!
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Collier still paced Minnesota with 24 points, alongside Courtney Williams’ 21 and Kayla McBride’s 20.
ICYMI: Napheesa Collier scored 17 PTS in the first half ??
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 24, 2025
Check out her buckets ??
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But after holding a 59-39 lead late in the third quarter, the Lynx crumbled, outscored 57-35 the rest of the way to take their first playoff loss of 2025.
The series now shifts to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.
