WNBA Game Preview: Phoenix Mercury (12-5) vs. Dallas Wings (5-13)

Game Details

Matchup	Phoenix Mercury (12–5) vs. Dallas Wings (5–13)
Date	Wednesday, July 3, 2025
Time	8:00 PM ET
Venue	College Park Center, Arlington, TX
Broadcast	Bally Sports Southwest Extra, WNBA League Pass

Recent Form & Storylines

Phoenix Mercury

Record: 12–5 (2nd in Western Conference)

Last 5 Games: L–W–W–W–W

Road Record: 5–2

Key Trend: Averaging 86.3 PPG over last 10 games with a +4.2 scoring margin

The Mercury are one of the hottest teams in the WNBA, winning 7 of their last 10. Despite a recent loss to Las Vegas, they’ve been dominant on the road and are led by the dynamic duo of Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas, who continue to stuff the stat sheet on both ends.

Dallas Wings

Record: 5–13 (5th in Western Conference)

Last 5 Games: W–L–W–L–W

Home Record: 3–6

Key Trend: Allowing 82.0 PPG while scoring just 79.5 over last 10 games

The Wings have been inconsistent but are coming off a win and will look to build momentum at home. Paige Bueckers has been a bright spot, averaging 15.1 PPG over her last 10 games, while Arike Ogunbowale continues to lead the team in scoring.

Key Matchups to Watch

1. Satou Sabally vs. Natasha Howard

Sabally: 19.1 PPG, 8.0 RPG – Versatile forward with elite rebounding and scoring touch

Howard: 14.2 PPG, 7.1 RPG – Veteran presence who must contain Sabally’s perimeter game

2. Alyssa Thomas vs. Teaira McCowan

Thomas: 14.8 PPG, 9.3 APG – Leads the league in assists and is a triple-double threat

McCowan: 9.7 PPG, 8.4 RPG – Key interior defender who must protect the paint

3. Backcourt Battle: Bueckers & Ogunbowale vs. Whitcomb & Copper

Dallas needs Bueckers and Ogunbowale to shoot efficiently to keep pace with Phoenix’s perimeter firepower

Team Stats Comparison

Category	Mercury	Wings
PPG	86.3	81.5
FG%	44.1%	40.9%
3PT Made/Game	10.4	6.8
Rebounds	34.1	36.8
Assists	20.8	19.3
Turnovers	12.7	14.5
Opponent PPG	82.1	82.0