Game Details
Matchup: Phoenix Mercury (5-2) vs. Minnesota Lynx (7-0)
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM CT
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports North
Game Overview
The Minnesota Lynx, currently undefeated at 7-0, host the Phoenix Mercury, who have won three of their last four games. Minnesota enters the matchup after a dominant 86-75 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, led by Napheesa Collier’s 24-point performance. Phoenix, meanwhile, suffered a narrow 74-71 loss to Minnesota in their last meeting on May 30, despite a 26-point, 11-rebound effort from Satou Sabally. The Mercury will look to bounce back and snap the Lynx’s perfect start.
Key Players to Watch
Minnesota Lynx:
Napheesa Collier – Averaging 26.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, shooting 52.7% from the field.
Kayla McBride – Veteran guard contributing 20 points per game, including clutch plays in recent matchups.
Alanna Smith – Defensive anchor, averaging 19 points and 8 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Mercury:
Satou Sabally – Leading scorer with 19.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
Alyssa Thomas – Versatile playmaker averaging 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.0 assists.
Sami Whitcomb – Key perimeter shooter, looking to improve Phoenix’s 3-point efficiency.
Matchup Breakdown
Minnesota’s Strengths:
Elite defense – Holding opponents to under 80 points per game.
Balanced scoring – Multiple players averaging double-digit points.
Home-court advantage – Undefeated at Target Center this season.
Phoenix’s Keys to Victory:
Improved shooting – Mercury shot just 3-for-26 from three in their last loss to Minnesota.
Sabally & Thomas dominance – Need strong performances to counter Collier’s impact.
Limiting turnovers – Phoenix must avoid costly mistakes in crunch time.
Minnesota has been dominant at home, while Phoenix has struggled with consistency in close games. If Collier plays at her usual level, the Lynx should extend their winning streak.
GAME ODDS
Phoenix Mercury 157
Minnesota Lynx – 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 2, 2025
