Phoenix Mercury Playoff Time

Remember back in May when the Suns swept the Spurs? That was cool.

Well, the Phoenix Mercury are set up to do the same thing to the San Antonio Silver Stars.

Here's the series preview (which clearly demonstrates how much I miss writing about basketball):

Phoenix Mercury Playoff Preview: Primed For Sweep Of San Antonio Silver Stars - SB Nation Arizona
A decisive two-game sweep of the Silver Stars would send a clear message that this up-and-down regular season team is ready and able to defend their title. That's the goal for next week.

Here is the full series schedule. Tickets available at Phoenix Mercury.com:

Conference Semifinals vs. San Antonio

Thursday, August 26 6 p.m. PT (ESPN2) US Airways Center

Saturday, August 28 10 a.m. PT (ESPN2) AT&T Center (San Antonio)

Monday, August 30 7 p.m. PT (NBATV)* US Airways Center

*If necessary