Match: Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM PT / 3:30 PM ET
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass, Bally Sports North, Arizona’s Family Sports
Season Series: Minnesota leads 2–0
Match Overview
The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx head to Phoenix for a Western Conference showdown with the Phoenix Mercury, who are looking to snap a two-game losing streak against the Lynx this season. Minnesota, riding high at 17–2, boasts the league’s best defense and a balanced offensive attack led by Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams. Phoenix, meanwhile, is coming off a dominant 102–72 win over the Dallas Wings, powered by Sami Whitcomb’s career-high 36 points. Despite injuries to key players, the Mercury have won 7 of their last 10 and remain a dangerous playoff contender.
Team Form & Head-to-Head
| Team | Record | Last 5 Games | Points Scored | Points Allowed |
| Minnesota Lynx | 17–2 | W-W-W-L-W | 85.9 | 74.4 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 13–6 | W-L-L-W-W | 90.3 | 82.6 |
Minnesota has won both meetings this season:
June 3: Lynx 88–65 Mercury
May 30: Lynx 74–71 Mercury
The Lynx are 12–1 in Western Conference play, while Phoenix is 7–6.
Key Players to Watch
Minnesota Lynx
Napheesa Collier – 24.4 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 53.1 FG%
The WNBA’s leading scorer and MVP front-runner.
Courtney Williams – 13.5 PPG, 5.9 APG, 1.5 SPG
Veteran guard with elite playmaking and clutch shooting.
Kayla McBride – 12.7 PPG, 39.2% from three
Floor spacer and defensive anchor on the perimeter.
Phoenix Mercury
Sami Whitcomb – 36 points vs Dallas; 44.7 FG% over last 10 games
Coming off the best scoring performance of her career.
Alyssa Thomas – 15.2 PPG, 8.0 APG, 7.6 RPG
Triple-double threat and emotional leader.
Natasha Cloud – 11.8 PPG, 6.1 APG
Veteran guard with elite court vision and defensive grit.
Advanced Metrics & Trends
| Category | Minnesota | Phoenix |
| Offensive Rating | 2nd in WNBA | 4th |
| Defensive Rating | 1st | 4th |
| FG% | 46.4% | 44.7% |
| 3PT FG% | 35.6% | 34.1% |
| Rebounds/Game | 33.9 | 35.0 |
| Turnovers Forced | 14.2 | 8.6 |
Minnesota allows a league-low 74.1 PPG.
Phoenix averages 84.8 PPG, but gives up 82.6 PPG.
Injury Report
Phoenix Mercury:
Kahleah Copper – OUT (hamstring)
Satou Sabally – OUT (ankle)
Alexa Held – OUT (chest)
Minnesota Lynx: No reported injuries
How to Watch
Streaming: WNBA League Pass
TV: Bally Sports North, Arizona’s Family Sports
Tip-off: 12:30 PM PT / 3:30 PM ET
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx – 5.5
Phoenix Mercury 163.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025
