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The Lynx beat the Mercury 101–88 at home on Sep 25, 2024.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  PHX | 25 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 88 |
  MIN | 21 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 101 |
Phoenix MercuryMinnesota Lynx| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Cloud | 35 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 5-12 | 2-5 |
| Sophie Cunningham | 35 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Diana Taurasi | 30 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
| Brittney Griner | 28 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 10-15 | 1-2 |
| Kahleah Copper | 26 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 5-12 | 2-6 |
| Celeste Taylor | 17 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Natasha Mack | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 6-9 | 0-0 |
| Monique Billings | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Mikiah Herbert Harrigan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Amy Atwell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 31 | 25 | 35-68 | 8-26 |
| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | 38 | 42 | 5 | 4 | 14-20 | 2-3 |
| Bridget Carleton | 36 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Kayla McBride | 34 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6-14 | 3-9 |
| Alanna Smith | 30 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 5-9 | 1-4 |
| Courtney Williams | 24 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 4-11 | 1-3 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 18 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Olivia Epoupa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Diamond Miller | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Alissa Pili | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 101 | 25 | 28 | 34-67 | 10-26 |
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 | 35-68 | 51% | 7-22 32% |
| MIN | 34-67 | 51% | 10-25 40% |
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. Descriptive history of this game.
PHX offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · MIN defense in 4 (3 by a clear margin)
MIN offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 12 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
PHXMINExpected pace: about 82 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 12 teams, 1st = best.
PHXMINCrew chiefCharles Watson · also working Tiara Cruse, Eric Brewton, Kevin Fahy
Counts per game across his last 23 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 lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
No games on record before this one.
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Cloud | 32.6 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Kahleah Copper | 32.2 | 16.8 | 4.4 | 2.3 |
| Sophie Cunningham | 29.2 | 8.9 | 4.5 | 1.7 |
| Diana Taurasi | 28.2 | 13.3 | 2.6 | 4.5 |
| Brittney Griner | 27.7 | 17.0 | 6.7 | 2.7 |
| Celeste Taylor | 21.4 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Monique Billings | 17.9 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Natasha Mack | 14.2 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 0.8 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | 34.6 | 21.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 |
| Kayla McBride | 31.0 | 12.6 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Bridget Carleton | 30.8 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Courtney Williams | 26.7 | 13.4 | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Alanna Smith | 24.0 | 7.7 | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | 17.6 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 2.2 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 15.1 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 11.8 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
PHX offenseper gameMIN defenseRank among 12 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.
