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Lynx to Host Mercury in West’s Top Matchup Before All-Star Break

This final game before the All-Star break offers a preview of a likely Western Conference playoff series.

Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx attempts a layup against Natasha Mack #4 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half at PHX Arena on July 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Overview

  • Wednesday’s contest starts at 1 p.m. ET on July 16 at Target Center in Minneapolis and will air on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Extra with streaming on Fubo.
  • Minnesota leads the Western Conference at 19-4 while Phoenix sits second at 15-6 as both teams vie for seeding positions.
  • The Lynx hold a 2-1 edge in the season series after Phoenix’s 79-71 victory in their most recent meeting on July 9.
  • Minnesota ranks second in scoring at 84.9 points per game and allows a league-low 75.3 points, whereas Phoenix tops the WNBA with 10.1 three-pointers per game at a 34.8% clip.
  • The Lynx will be without Karlie Samuelson for the remainder of the season and the Mercury remain without guard Alexa Held, reshaping each team’s rotation.