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Phoenix's Shooting Helps Them Win Another Championship
- The Phoenix Mercury rode a hot shooting stretch to push toward another championship in 2009, leveraging efficient 3-point play.
- Allie Quigley posted the highest 3-point percentage among notable Mercury shooters during that period.
- Quigley joined Phoenix in 2008 and shot 50 percent from deep in six games with the Mercury.
- Tangela Smith emerged as a veteran who could knock down deep shots for Phoenix.
- Temeka Johnson contributed 3-pointers, adding to Phoenix's perimeter threat in 2009.
- Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor were close to 40 percent from deep, contributing as top scorers.
- The Mercury's 2009-2010 performance helped set up a historic run, foreshadowing another championship later.
- The piece places Phoenix’s 2009-2010 success in the context of their 2007 title and missed 2008 playoffs.
- The article highlights a series of playoff wins en route to the 2007 championship, including wins over San Antonio and Los Angeles.
- The Phoenix regular season 23-11 record is noted as a parallel to their first title year.
- The article frames 2009-2010 shooting as a building block toward Phoenix’s broader championship legacy.
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