Minnesota Lynx W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 104:100, NBA W
NBA W
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • Target Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx W | 21 | 29 | 19 | 35 | 104 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Minnesota Lynx W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 34/61 | 35/63 |
| 3-Pointers | 12/29 | 11/25 |
| Free Throws | 24/26 | 19/21 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 26 |
| Assists | 20 | 28 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 14 |
Box Score
Top scorers
McBride Kayla Renae
37 PTS · 6 REB · 1 AST
O. Miles
33 PTS · 3 REB · 8 AST
Natasha Howard
13 PTS · 3 REB · 7 AST
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | 35:01 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 11-17 | 6-11 | 9-9 |
| Natasha HowardS | 34:35 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 5-11 | 0-2 | 3-4 |
| O. MilesS | 30:44 | 33 | 3 | 8 | 10-16 | 5-8 | 8-9 |
| N. CoffeyS | 29:55 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 15 | 16 | 28-48 | 12-24 | 20-22 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 in a tightly contested WNBA matchup, closing out a four-point win in a game defined by efficient offense and late execution. Minnesota leaned on high-level shot-making from its top scorers to withstand a strong Phoenix performance and secure the victory.
Key Takeaways
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a superior Net Rating of 1
- →The Minnesota Lynx W are strong favorites based on their superior record and home performance, coupled with a significant CPI advantage
- →The Minnesota Lynx W are well-rested with only one game in the last week, while the Phoenix Mercury W have played three games in the same period, potentially leading to fatigue
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a significant advantage with a superior record, higher PPG, and better home performance compared to the Phoenix Mercury W's road struggles
- →The Minnesota Lynx have a significant advantage in this matchup, with a stronger record and better home performance compared to the Phoenix Mercury's struggles on the road