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The Lynx beat the Mercury 88–84 in Phoenix on May 12, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  MIN | 19 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 88 |
  PHX | 20 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 84 |
Minnesota LynxPhoenix Mercury| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla McBride | 33 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 4-10 | 2-6 |
| Courtney Williams | 30 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 4-13 | 1-4 |
| Natasha Howard | 29 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 6-9 | 0-0 |
| Olivia Miles | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 5-10 | 0-2 |
| Nia Brodie | 21 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 5-7 | 3-4 |
| Emma Cechova | 22 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-1 |
| Antonia Delaere | 19 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Anastasiia Olairi Kosu | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Maya Caldwell | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eliska Joklova | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 88 | 43 | 20 | 32-64 | 7-19 |
| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 35 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 9-21 | 2-7 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 34 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2-10 | 0-0 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 30 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 6-16 | 2-8 |
| Natasha Mack | 28 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 4-5 | 0-1 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 17 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Jovana Nogic | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0-6 | 0-2 |
| Kiana Williams | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-5 |
| Kyara Linskens | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Noemie Brochant | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 84 | 31 | 20 | 26-71 | 9-29 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 32-64 | 50% | 7-19 37% |
| PHX | 26-70 | 37% | 7-26 27% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
MIN offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
PHX offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · MIN defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin) · 1 even
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MINPHXExpected pace: about 82 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
MINPHXCrew chiefIsaac Barnett · also working Kevin Fahy, Leah Lanie
Counts per game across his last 35 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
No props posted for this game yet. Books usually post them the day of the game; see the full props board.
MIN offenseper gamePHX defenseRank among 15 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
MIN offense vs PHX defensePHX offense vs MIN defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
MINForAgainst54% of MIN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
PHXForAgainst49% of PHX's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
MIN 6series4 PHX| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | PHX 100 | MIN 104 | MIN+4 | +4 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | MIN 111 | PHX 77 | MIN+34 | +34 |
| May 12, 2026 | MIN 88 | PHX 84 | MIN+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | MIN 81 | PHX 86 | PHX+5 | +5 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | MIN 76 | PHX 84 | PHX+8 | +8 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | PHX 89 | MIN 83 | PHX+6 | +6 |
| Sep 21, 2025 | PHX 69 | MIN 82 | MIN+13 | +13 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | PHX 66 | MIN 79 | MIN+13 | +13 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | MIN 71 | PHX 79 | PHX+8 | +8 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | PHX 65 | MIN 88 | MIN+23 | +23 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
