Matchup: Phoenix Mercury (15–6) vs. Minnesota Lynx (19–4)
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Target Center — Minneapolis, MN
Broadcast: FDSN, AZFamily, Merc+
Team Overview & Standings
| Team | Record | Points/Game | Opp. Points/Game | Standing |
| Minnesota Lynx | 19–4 | 84.9 | 75.3 | 1st in WNBA |
| Phoenix Mercury | 15–6 | 84.2 | 79.3 | 2nd in West |
Minnesota is unbeaten at home (11–0) and leads the league in defensive efficiency
Phoenix has won 3 straight, including a 79–71 win over Minnesota on July 9
Recent Form Snapshot
| Team | Last 5 Games | Points Scored | Points Allowed |
| Minnesota Lynx | W-L-W-W-W | 85.0 | 77.0 |
| Phoenix Mercury | W-W-W-L-L | 89.0 | 80.5 |
Lynx defeated Chicago 91–78 behind Napheesa Collier’s 29 points
Mercury edged Golden State 78–77 with DeWanna Bonner (22 PTS, 11 REB) and Alyssa Thomas (17 PTS, 11 AST) leading the way
Key Players to Watch
Minnesota Lynx
Napheesa Collier — 23.9 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.5 APG; MVP frontrunner
Courtney Williams — 14.1 PPG, 6.0 APG, 5.2 RPG; floor general
Kayla McBride — 14.1 PPG, 41.3% FG; clutch perimeter shooter
Alanna Smith — 9.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.2 BPG; rim protector
Phoenix Mercury
Alyssa Thomas — 15.4 PPG, 9.6 APG, 7.4 RPG; triple-double threat
Satou Sabally — 19.1 PPG, 7.7 RPG; questionable (injury)
DeWanna Bonner — 14.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG; veteran spark plug
Sami Whitcomb — 10.9 PPG, 36.9% 3PT; top perimeter threat
Tactical Breakdown
Minnesota Lynx
Strengths: Ball movement (23.7 APG), elite defense, paint scoring
Weaknesses: Occasional slow starts, perimeter defense lapses
Style: Balanced attack with Collier as centerpiece, strong rebounding
Phoenix Mercury
Strengths: Fast-paced offense, 3-point shooting (10.1 makes/game)
Weaknesses: Turnovers, foul trouble, depth issues due to injuries
Style: High-tempo, spacing-heavy offense led by Thomas and Sabally
Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status |
| Minnesota Lynx | Karlie Samuelson | OUT (foot) |
| Phoenix Mercury | Alexa Held | OUT (chest) |
| Satou Sabally | Questionable | |
| Kahleah Copper | OUT (knee) |
Minnesota is 14–1 as a moneyline favorite of -350 or shorter
Phoenix has covered +8.5 in 17 of last 20 games
Over 160.5 has hit in 12 of Mercury’s 21 games
GAME ODDS
Phoenix Mercury 160.5
Minnesota Lynx – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 15, 2025
