Overview
- The Lynx host the Mercury at Target Center on July 16 in the last league matchup before the All-Star break as Minnesota aims to solidify its Western Conference lead with a 20th victory.
- Minnesota leads the conference with 23.7 assists per game, paced by Courtney Williams, while Phoenix tops the WNBA with 10.1 made three-pointers each contest.
- Minnesota holds a 2-1 advantage in the season series after Phoenix’s 79-71 win on July 9, making Wednesday’s game the decider for head-to-head bragging rights.
- Karlie Samuelson’s Lisfranc fracture has sidelined her for the remainder of the season, forcing the Lynx to adjust their backcourt rotations.
- Phoenix enters without guard Kahleah Cooper and will make a game-time call on rookie Lexi Held after her recent partial lung collapse.