- Game: Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings
- Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
- Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Phoenix Mercury (27-16) are set to face off against the Dallas Wings (9-34) at the College Park Center this Thursday.
In their most recent matchup, the Phoenix Mercury suffered a narrow defeat to the Los Angeles Sparks, finishing the game 88-83. The Mercury recorded a field goal percentage of 41.7% (30 out of 72 attempts) and successfully made 10 of their 30 three-point shots. From the free throw line, they converted 13 out of 17 attempts, resulting in a 76.5% success rate. On the boards, they secured 39 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end, and also made 20 assists, while forcing 9 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. Defensively, the Mercury allowed their opponents to shoot 42.0% from the field, with the Sparks making 29 of their 69 attempts. Los Angeles recorded 9 assists, 7 steals, 35 rebounds (9 offensive, 26 defensive), and 4 blocks. They finished the game shooting 84.0% from the free-throw line, converting 21 of 25 attempts, and made 9 of 31 three-point attempts.
Satou Sabally had a standout performance, scoring 24 points on 9 of 14 shooting in 25 minutes of play, along with 5 rebounds and 1 assist, showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of 64.3%.
The Phoenix Mercury step onto the court with a strong 27-16 record this season. The team boasts a three-point shooting percentage of 33.8% (402 out of 1,189 attempts) and an impressive 78.6% from the free-throw line. On average, they score 83.0 points per game, ranking 7th in the league, while shooting 43.3% from the floor. The Mercury commit an average of 12.4 turnovers and 17.8 fouls per game. Collectively, they grab 34.8 rebounds each outing and have distributed 901 assists this season, placing them 6th in the league in assists. On the defensive end, they force an average of 14.0 turnovers per game and draw 16.5 fouls. Their opponents shoot 32.2% from beyond the arc, and the Mercury rank 4th in the WNBA for points allowed per game, keeping opponents to an average of 79.7 points. Opposing teams have an overall shooting percentage of 42.5% against them (600 out of 710) and they concede 35.2 rebounds per game, placing them 4th in assists allowed with a total of 844.
In their latest outing, the Dallas Wings fell to the Los Angeles Sparks, losing 91-77. The Wings managed to collect 36 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 46. However, they turned over the ball 15 times and made 4 steals during the game. The Sparks committed 14 personal fouls, allowing the Wings 17 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 16, resulting in a 94.1% success rate. From three-point range, Dallas hit 5 of 23 attempts (21.7%) and finished the game with a field goal percentage of 38.9% (28 of 72). The Wings allowed the Sparks to shoot 40.5% from the field on 34 of 84 attempts, and they made 30.3% of their own three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 33, along with 13 of 20 from the charity stripe (65.0%). Overall, Dallas allowed Los Angeles to secure 41 total rebounds, including 10 on the offensive glass.
Paige Bueckers was a key contributor for the Wings, scoring 18 points in 31 minutes, making 6 of 8 shots for a 75.0% shooting percentage, along with 6 rebounds and 7 assists.
The Dallas Wings hold a record of 9-34 this season. They have aggregated 3,497 points across the year (averaging 81.3 points per game) and secure 35.2 rebounds per game. The Wings commit an average of 19.1 fouls per game while making 80.5% of their free throws. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 42.1%, ranking 11th in the WNBA. Dallas dishes out 20.1 assists per game (8th in the league) but loses possession with an average of 12.9 turnovers per game. On the defensive side, they rank 13th in the league for points allowed per game at 88.3, forcing 12.5 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot an average of 46.0% from the field (12th in the league). The Dallas defense permits 38.7% shooting from three-point range and allows opposing teams to convert 78.4% of their free-throw attempts. They surrender an average of 23.0 assists and 34.7 rebounds per game, ranking 13th and 8th in the WNBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA contest against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Back Phoenix for the win!
