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The top two teams in the WNBA will face off as the Phoenix Mercury (15-6) and Minnesota Lynx (19-4) meet on July 16, 2025, from Target Center in what could be a playoff preview.
Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx attempts a layup against Natasha Mack #4 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half at PHX Arena on July 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx attempts a layup against Natasha Mack #4 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half at PHX Arena on July 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images
How to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx
- When: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Target Center
- TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Extra
- Live Stream: Fubo (Get a free trial!)
Phoenix enters the contest strong, holding a 15-6 record and sitting just behind Minnesota in the standings. The Mercury average 84.2 points per game while allowing 79.3, showing balance on both ends of the floor. Their offense is led by Satou Sabally, who puts up 19.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, supported by Alyssa Thomas, who averages 13.9 points, 9.5 assists, and 9.2 rebounds.
The Lynx remain the class of the Western Conference with a 19-4 record, owning both the second-best offense (84.9 points per game) and the league’s stingiest defense (allowing just 75.3 points per game). Napheesa Collier is the team’s best, posting 23.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game; she’s often the difference-maker on both ends. Guard Courtney Williams leads the team with 6.0 assists, while Alanna Smith chips in with interior defense (2.3 blocks per game).
Minnesota took the last meeting between these teams by a commanding 88-65 margin, combining smothering defense with balanced scoring.
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