The Phoenix Mercury (6-4) host the Dallas Wings (1-9) in a Commissioner’s Cup matchup at PHX Arena. The Mercury are looking to bounce back after an 89-77 loss to the Seattle Storm, while the Wings aim to snap their five-game losing streak and secure their second win of the season.
Game Details
Matchup: Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Venue: PHX Arena (Phoenix, AZ)
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass, KFAA29 (Dallas), AZFamily (Phoenix)
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Phoenix Mercury (6-4)
Last Game: Lost 89-77 to Seattle, despite Satou Sabally’s 22-point performance.
Key Players:
Satou Sabally (F) – Averaging 20.5 PPG, 7.7 RPG, leading Phoenix’s offense.
Alyssa Thomas (F) – Expected to return after missing five games with a left calf injury.
Natasha Mack (C) – Also probable to return, providing much-needed rim protection.
Strengths: Strong rebounding, experienced roster, home-court advantage.
Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, inconsistent shooting efficiency.
Dallas Wings (1-9)
Last Game: Lost 81-65 to Minnesota, despite Arike Ogunbowale’s 26-point effort.
Key Players:
Arike Ogunbowale (G) – Leading scorer, averaging 16.3 PPG.
Paige Bueckers (G) – Returning after missing four games due to concussion protocol and illness.
DiJonai Carrington (G) – Averaging 12.6 PPG, providing offensive depth.
Strengths: Fast-paced offense, strong guard play.
Weaknesses: Struggles in close games, defensive inconsistencies.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
Head-to-Head: Mercury won the last meeting 96-81 on May 30.
Game Strategy:
Mercury: Need Sabally to dominate inside and capitalize on Dallas’ defensive struggles.
Wings: Must utilize Bueckers’ playmaking and limit turnovers.
GAME ODDS
Dallas Wings 167
Phoenix Mercury – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 10, 2025
