WNBA Game Preview: Dallas Wings (6-13) vs. Phoenix Mercury (12-6)

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The Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury meet for the third time this season in a high-stakes Western Conference clash. After splitting the first two matchups—Phoenix winning 93–80 in June and Dallas responding with a 98–89 upset on July 4—the rubber match promises fireworks in the desert. With Phoenix looking to snap a two-game skid and Dallas riding a wave of rookie momentum, this game could have playoff implications down the stretch.

 Game Details

MatchupDallas Wings vs Phoenix Mercury
DateMonday, July 7, 2025
Tip-Off10:00 PM ET
VenuePHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ
BroadcastWNBA League Pass, Bally Sports Southwest, Arizona’s Family Sports
Season SeriesTied 1–1 (Phoenix won June 11, Dallas won July 4)

Team Records & Form

TeamRecordLast 5 GamesConference Rank
Phoenix Mercury12–63–23rd in Western Conference
Dallas Wings6–133–25th in Western Conference

The Mercury are 7–3 at home and average 88.7 PPG over their last 10 games.

The Wings are just 2–7 on the road but have won 3 of their last 4, including a statement win over Phoenix.

Key Players to Watch

Dallas Wings

Paige Bueckers – 18.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG
The rookie phenom is the face of the franchise and a dynamic scorer from all three levels.

Aziaha James – 28 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST in last game vs. Phoenix
Exploded in the July 4 win, becoming the fifth rookie in WNBA history with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ threes in a game.

Arike Ogunbowale – Questionable (ankle), but averaging 1.7 made threes over last 10 games
If active, she adds elite shot creation and veteran leadership.

Maddy Siegrist – Out (knee), but her absence has opened minutes for the Wings’ rookie core.

Phoenix Mercury

Kahleah Copper – 33 PTS in last game vs. Dallas, 11th career 30-point game
The Mercury’s go-to scorer and emotional leader.

Satou Sabally – 20 PTS, 7 REB on July 4
A matchup nightmare with size, skill, and shooting range.

Alyssa Thomas – 16 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST vs. Las Vegas
The engine of Phoenix’s offense, averaging 9.4 assists per game.

Sami Whitcomb – 14 PTS off the bench in last outing
Veteran sharpshooter who stretches the floor and provides instant offense.

Matchup Breakdown

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Dallas has won 4 of its last 6 after a 1–11 start.

Phoenix has lost 2 straight but remains one of the WNBA’s top offensive teams.

Key Stats

CategoryDallasPhoenix
PPG81.488.7
Opp PPG81.683.1
FG%41.4%44.5%
3P Made6.310.3
Rebounds37.134.3
Assists18.921.6

Pace: Phoenix ranks 2nd in the WNBA in pace, Dallas is 8th

Mismatch: Dallas lacks frontcourt depth, which could be exploited by Sabally and Thomas

GAME ODDS

Dallas Wings                      165.5

Phoenix Mercury             – 5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, July 6, 2025

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