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
| Matchup | Dallas Wings vs Phoenix Mercury |
| Date | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| Tip-Off | 10:00 PM ET |
| Venue | PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ |
| Broadcast | WNBA League Pass, Bally Sports Southwest, Arizona’s Family Sports |
| Season Series | Tied 1–1 (Phoenix won June 11, Dallas won July 4) |
Team Records & Form
| Team | Record | Last 5 Games | Conference Rank |
| Phoenix Mercury | 12–6 | 3–2 | 3rd in Western Conference |
| Dallas Wings | 6–13 | 3–2 | 5th 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
Recent Trends
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
| Category | Dallas | Phoenix |
| PPG | 81.4 | 88.7 |
| Opp PPG | 81.6 | 83.1 |
| FG% | 41.4% | 44.5% |
| 3P Made | 6.3 | 10.3 |
| Rebounds | 37.1 | 34.3 |
| Assists | 18.9 | 21.6 |
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
