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The Lynx beat the Mercury 82–69 at home on Sep 21, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  PHX | 24 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 69 |
  MIN | 22 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 82 |
Phoenix MercuryMinnesota Lynx| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 37 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 10-23 | 2-8 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 37 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 9-17 | 0-0 |
| Satou Sabally | 32 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3-11 | 0-5 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1-6 | 0-3 |
| Natasha Mack | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 25 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0-4 | 0-3 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 24 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5-9 | 1-3 |
| Kathryn Westbeld | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 69 | 35 | 19 | 31-75 | 3-23 |
| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla McBride | 38 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 6-17 | 4-9 |
| Napheesa Collier | 34 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 8-16 | 2-6 |
| Courtney Williams | 33 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 11-19 | 1-2 |
| Bridget Carleton | 30 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Alanna Smith | 26 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2-6 | 0-4 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2-8 | 1-4 |
| Jessica Shepard | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Maria Kliundikova | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 82 | 42 | 21 | 34-77 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHX | 31-75 | 41% | 3-18 17% |
| MIN | 34-76 | 45% | 9-25 36% |
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.
PHX offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MIN defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
MIN offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin) · 1 even
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 13 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
PHXMINExpected pace: about 81 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 13 teams, 1st = best.
No pairing is lopsided: each unit meets one ranked within a few spots of it.
PHXMINCrew chiefJeff Wooten · also working Angelica Suffren, Maj Forsberg, Eric Brewton
Counts per game across his last 38 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 31.3 | 14.6 | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Kahleah Copper | 28.3 | 15.1 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Satou Sabally | 26.4 | 14.5 | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 24.6 | 11.2 | 4.1 | 1.0 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 21.9 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 21.1 | 7.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Natasha Mack | 20.3 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 0.7 |
| Kathryn Westbeld | 14.3 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla McBride | 31.2 | 13.1 | 1.9 | 3.9 |
| Napheesa Collier | 30.0 | 20.4 | 6.4 | 2.1 |
| Courtney Williams | 28.5 | 13.5 | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Alanna Smith | 27.2 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 3.0 |
| Bridget Carleton | 26.2 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| Jessica Shepard | 24.5 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 3.0 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 20.7 | 11.6 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| DiJonai Carrington | 16.5 | 8.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
PHX offenseper gameMIN defenseRank among 13 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
PHX offense vs MIN defenseMIN offense vs PHX 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.
PHXForAgainst49% of PHX's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
MINForAgainst54% of MIN'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.
PHX 4series6 MIN| 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.
