The Minnesota Lynx will host the Phoenix Mercury to begin the high-voltage Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals on September 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET/2:00 pm PT.
The Minnesota Lynx average 88.0 points per game, as opposed to the Phoenix Mercury’s average of 77.5 points. The Mercury only shoots 39.9% from the field, whereas the Lynx shoots 48.9%.
Phoenix has been averaging 35.0 rebounds per game, with 28.5 defensive rebounds, while Minnesota averages 32.5 rebounds, including 24.5 defensive rebounds. However, the Lynx remain competitive on the offensive boards, grabbing 8.0 rebounds compared to the Mercury’s 6.5. Minnesota provides 23.5 assists per game, far more than Phoenix’s 19.0 assists.
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Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury: Date and tip-off time
The Minnesota Lynx will meet the Phoenix Mercury in an electrifying WNBA action on September 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET/2:00 pm PT at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How to watch Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury live on:
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Minnesota Lynx team news
Napheesa Collier leads the team with 22.9 points, 3.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 7.3 rebounds per game.
Kayla McBride contributes 14.2 points, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.3 rebounds per game.
Natisha Hiedeman averages 9.1 points, 2.8 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.9 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Lynx injuries
No injuries
Phoenix Mercury team news
Alyssa Thomas is scoring 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 8.8 rebounds per game.
Kahleah Copper scores 15.6 points per game, adds 1.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.9 rebounds.
DeWanna Bonner delivers 9.8 points, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 4.2 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Mercury injuries
No injuries
Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury head-to-head record
According to their last five meetings, the Minnesota Lynx have prevailed in four of their meetings against the Phoenix Mercury. The Lynx demonstrated their offensive firepower with convincing wins like 88-65 on June 4, 2025, and 101-88 on September 26, 2024. They also secured a hard-fought victory of 74-71 on May 31, 2025.
Phoenix demonstrated its ability to compete when its defense held up on July 10, 2025, with a convincing 79-71 victory. Minnesota most recently showed its consistency against the Mercury by winning 79-66 on July 16, 2025.
The Lynx’s recent success indicates they could dominate this game going into it, but Phoenix has displayed moments that make them irreplaceable.
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