In the first best-of-seven series in WNBA history, the Phoenix Mercury are attempting to do something that no team has ever done in the WNBA or NBA: Climb out of an 0-3 hole in the Finals.

They had an opportunity to take Game 3 on Wednesday. Phoenix rallied from down 17 in the fourth quarter to tie the score with just five seconds left in regulation, but heroics from A'ja Wilson -- a jaw-dropping fadeaway over the outstretched arms of Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner -- now have the Mercury staring elimination in the face.

They have shown signs of life in this series, fighting back against the Aces' dominance with two of the three games decided by a combined five points. And yet, Phoenix has failed to get a win. Now, its path to extending the series becomes even harder without fo

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