- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The Minnesota Lynx (16-6) are set to host the struggling Phoenix Mercury (8-15) at the Target Center this Monday.
In their previous game, the Phoenix Mercury faced off against the Indiana Fever, suffering a close loss with a final score of 92-89. The Mercury showcased a shooting accuracy of 49.3% from the field with 35 successful shots out of 71 attempts and managed to sink 11 out of 27 three-point attempts. On free throws, they converted 8 of 10 for an 80% success rate. In terms of rebounds, they secured a total of 27, including 4 offensive boards. Phoenix also provided 23 assists, turned the ball over 10 times, and achieved 4 steals. Defensively, they allowed Indiana to shoot 50% from the floor, landing 35 successful shots from 70 attempts. The Fever recorded 6 assists and 8 steals, alongside 30 rebounds (6 offensive and 24 defensive) and 4 blocked shots. Notably, Indiana was perfect from the free-throw line, making 10 out of 10 attempts and converted 12 of 27 from beyond the arc.
Kahleah Copper was a standout performer, scoring 22 points on 9 of 17 shooting. She logged 32 minutes on the court and recorded 5 rebounds, finishing with a shooting efficiency of 52.9% along with 2 assists.
The Phoenix Mercury have had a tough season so far, holding an 8-15 record. They average 13.0 turnovers per game while committing 18.2 fouls. As a team, they secure 32 rebounds per game and have accumulated 440 assists this season, ranking 9th in the league. From beyond the arc, the Mercury hit 33.1% (187 of 565) and maintain a free-throw shooting rate of 78.9%. They score an average of 83.7 points per game (11th in the league) and have a field goal percentage of 43.7%. Defensively, they create an average of 13.2 turnovers but also concede 21.2 fouls. Opponents shoot 46.0% against them, and they allow 33.3 rebounds per game while ranking 13th in the WNBA in assists allowed, with 473 thus far. Their three-point defense stands at 37.2%, and they are 8th in the league for points allowed per game (85.7).
In their last game, the Minnesota Lynx secured a victory against the Connecticut Sun with an 86-80 scoreline. They retrieved 24 defensive rebounds along with 9 offensive boards, amounting to 33 total rebounds. The Lynx had 14 turnovers but managed to record 8 steals. The Sun committed 20 personal fouls, sending the Lynx to the free-throw line 27 times, of which they converted 20 for a percentage of 74.1%. From three-point range, Minnesota was successful on 10 of 22 attempts (45.5%). By the game’s end, the Lynx shot 28 out of 60 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 46.7%. Defensively, they allowed the Sun to connect on 26 of 65 shots, resulting in a 40.0% shooting efficiency for Connecticut, along with 36 total rebounds (10 offensive).
Kayla McBride was a key contributor for the Lynx, scoring 23 points on 6 of 10 shooting (60.0%) while also grabbing 4 rebounds and providing 4 assists in 38 minutes of play.
This season, the Minnesota Lynx hold an impressive record of 16-6. Offensively, they are hitting 48.0% of their shots from the field, ranking them 2nd in the league. The Lynx have accumulated a total of 1,980 points this season, averaging 90.0 points per game. Additionally, they secure 36.3 rebounds each outing and dish out 21.4 assists per game (3rd in the WNBA) with an average of 13.4 turnovers. Minnesota commits 19.4 fouls per game and maintains a free-throw shooting percentage of 79.4%. On defense, they are 2nd in the league in points allowed per game (80.7) and concede 19.3 assists and 32.8 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 5th respectively in the WNBA. Their defense allows only 31.2% shooting from beyond the arc (186 of 596), and opponents convert 78.3% of their free throws. The Lynx force 14.7 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot just 40.7% from the field, placing them 1st in the WNBA.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA matchup?
Prediction: Go with Minnesota
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