Mercury fall, Mercury rise (2008–2011) In 2008, the Mercury started slowly and never really found a groove, finishing the season with a disappointing record of 16–18, well out of the playoff picture in a tough Western Conference. The Mercury became the first team in WNBA history with the dubious honor of failing to qualify for the playoffs after winning the WNBA Finals the year before.
mercury fall mercury rise (2008–2011) in 2008 the mercury started slowly and never really found a groove finishing the season with a disappointing record of 16–18 well out of the playoff picture in a tough western conference the mercury became the first team in wnba history with the dubious honor of failing to qualify for the playoffs after winning the wnba finals the year before