PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury look to build momentum from their last win as they host the first-place Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday afternoon.
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Jul 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots over Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan (15) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Mercury had a bounce-back performance against the Dallas Wings on July 7, defeating the Wings 102-72. Sami Whitcomb led the offensive charge for Phoenix, scoring a career-high 36 points and shooting 63.2% from the field and 63.6% from three.
Whitcomb’s 29 points in the first half were the most scored by a WNBA player in a half this season.
Alyssa Thomas secured her first triple-double in a Phoenix Mercury uniform and the 16th of her career.
Jul 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33) scores against the Dallas Wings in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Mercury avoided a three-game losing streak with the win and are 13-6 in the season. They continue to hold second place in the Western Conference.
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Jul 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) shoots as Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams (1) defends on the play in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
The Lynx won their 11th straight home game of the season after defeating the Chicago Sky, 80-75, on July 6. The win set a new franchise record for most consecutive wins at home to start a season.
Courtney Williams scored 25 points for Minnesota, a season-high. Napheesa Collier scored 21 points and set the franchise record of consecutive free throw shots, with 45, after making all seven attempts in the win.
Jul 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) comes down with the rebound in a pack of Minnesota Lynx players in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
Minnesota is now 17-2 and continues to hold first place in the Western Conference, leading the league in wins.
Last Encounter
Jun 3, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury center Murjanatu Musa (20) shoots the ball over Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
The last time the Mercury and the Lynx met was on June 3. The Lynx defeated the Mercury, 88-65, in Minnesota.
When To Watch
We’ll never stop giving Sami her flowers ???????? pic.twitter.com/FpbiVTY1h8
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 8, 2025
The Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx face off on Wednesday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
Sami Whitcomb’s career high in points helps end the Mercury’s two-game skid
