PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury hopes to carry momentum into Friday’s matchup as it finishes its homestand against the undefeated Minnesota Lynx.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Satou Sabally dribbles the ball upcourt against the Chicago Sky on May 27, 2025. Credits – Hannah Hayworth / Burn City Sports
The Mercury have gone 4-1 so far this season and have yet to be defeated at home. Its last victory comes against the Chicago Sky on May 27, 94-89.
Veterans Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas have played important roles within a
team full of new faces. Both players are the only players that have scored 11 or more points in each game this season. Sabally is averaging 19.8 points and Thomas is averaging 15.2 points per game. Thomas has been its leader in assists, averaging 8.0 per game. However, the vets aren’t the only ones showing out on offense.
Phoenix Mercury guard Kitija Laksa (9) brings the ball up against the Los Angeles Sparks during the third quarter at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on May 21, 2025.
Over the past five games, four rookies have made their marks in Phoenix: Kitija Laksa, Lexi Held, Monique Akoa-Makani and Kathryn Westbeld. They made WNBA history for Phoenix by being the first team to have four rookies all shooting three or more three-pointers in a game.
Makani has been the focal point of late-game comebacks averaging 10.6 points, shooting 50.0% from the paint and 52.2% from three.
The Phoenix Mercury complete the comeback over the Chicago Sky to secure their 4th win of the season ????
Satou Sabally led the way with 20 PTS, while Kitija Laksa added in 18 PTS of her own!#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/uss5cgURJm
— WNBA (@WNBA) May 28, 2025
Minnesota Preview
May 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) shoots over Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike (3) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
The Lynx are on an undefeated run, 5-0, and are currently first in the Western Conference. It defeated the Seattle Storm on May 27, 82-77.
Napheesa Collier is the Lynx’s offensive power, averaging 26.8 points, shooting 52.7% from the field and 43.8% from three per game. She is currently questionable for Friday’s game due to her knee. Kayla McBride is right behind Collier, averaging 15.0 points, shooting 50.0% from the field and 50.0% from beyond the arc.
Courtney Williams has helped Minnesota set up plays averaging 6.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game.
May 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) drives to the basket against Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Friday Night Lights
Western Conference rivals the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx meet this Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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