Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury
Scheduled Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Phoenix Mercury (15-7) will host the Atlanta Dream (13-9) at the Footprint Center this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Atlanta Dream secured a dominant victory against the Chicago Sky, winning 86-49. Atlanta showcased impressive shooting, finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% (31 out of 66) and nailing 9 of their 27 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, the Dream converted 15 of 20 attempts, achieving a percentage of 75.0%. On the boards, they totaled 42 rebounds, including 5 offensive. The team also facilitated 26 assists while forcing Chicago into 13 turnovers, capturing 5 steals. Defensively, Atlanta limited their opponent to a mere 25.4% shooting, allowing only 18 buckets from 71 attempts. The Sky managed 9 assists and 5 steals during the game, accumulating 33 rebounds (9 offensive and 24 defensive) and blocking 7 shots. Chicago shot 75.0% from the charity stripe, making 6 of 8 attempts, and connected on 7 of 20 three-point attempts.
Brittney Griner made a significant impact in the matchup, scoring 15 points on 6 of 8 shooting. Logging 20 minutes on the court, she also grabbed 5 rebounds. Griner’s shooting percentage stood at an impressive 75.0%, although she didn’t register any assists.
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The Atlanta Dream enter this matchup with a solid 13-9 record for the season. The Dream are currently shooting 32.3% from three-point range (205 of 634) and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 75.7%. Averaging 83.8 points per game, they rank 4th in the league overall, while their field goal percentage sits at 43.0%. They commit an average of 11.8 turnovers per game and average 17.1 fouls. As a team, Atlanta pulls down 37.5 rebounds per game and has accumulated 461 assists this season, placing them 5th in the league for assists. On the defensive side, they force 11.8 turnovers per contest and average 18.7 fouls. The Dream hold opponents to 32.8% shooting from three-point range and are ranked 4th in the league for points allowed per game (78.3). They concede a field goal percentage of 42.4% (259 of 411) and allow 32.9 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd in the WNBA for assists allowed, with a total of 414 given up so far.
In their last match, the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Minnesota Lynx by a score of 79-66. The Mercury gathered a total of 39 rebounds, with 30 coming defensively and 9 offensive. They turned the ball over 12 times but managed 7 steals. The Lynx committed 15 fouls, resulting in the Mercury taking 15 free throws, sinking 9 for a free-throw percentage of 60.0%. From beyond the arc, Phoenix made 7 out of 26 attempts (26.9%). Overall, the Mercury shot 25 out of 70 from the field, achieving a percentage of 35.7%. Defensively, they allowed the Lynx to convert 29 of their 68 field goal attempts, equating to 42.6%, while Minnesota shot 43.5% from three-point range (10 of 23) and finished 11 of 14 from the free-throw line (78.6%). The Mercury allowed Minnesota to capture 44 rebounds, including 7 on the offensive end.
Alyssa Thomas played a pivotal role for the Mercury in this contest, scoring 12 points with 5 rebounds, although she shot 5 of 16 (31.3%) over 32 minutes of play, and she contributed 9 assists.
Overall, the Phoenix Mercury boast a 15-7 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 43.3% from the field, ranking 6th in the league. They have scored a total of 1,835 points this season (83.4 points per game) and average 34.4 rebounds per game. With an assist average of 21.0 per game, they stand at 3rd in the league, while averaging 12.6 turnovers. The Mercury commit approximately 18.8 fouls per game and convert 77.6% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they rank 6th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 79.3. They force 15.7 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 42.2% (4th in the league). Opponents are shooting 33.2% from three-point range (178 of 536) and converting 81.6% of their free throws. Phoenix allows 19.5 assists and 35.4 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 10th in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Bet on Atlanta
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