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Phoenix Mercury Defeats Minnesota Lynx 84-76

Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx34-10
76
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury27-17
84

Friday, September 26, 2025, 9:40 PM ET · Mortgage Matchup Center

Phoenix Mercury 84, Minnesota Lynx 76, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury?

Phoenix Mercury beat Minnesota Lynx 84-76 at Mortgage Matchup Center on September 26, 2025.

In a closely contested matchup at the Mortgage Matchup Center, the Phoenix Mercury emerged victorious against the Minnesota Lynx with a final score of 84-76. This victory was particularly significant as it marked the Mercury's second consecutive win against the Lynx, having previously defeated them 89-83 just days earlier on September 23, 2025. The Mercury's win today improved their record to 28-17, while the Lynx fell to 34-11.

The Mercury entered this game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They had been averaging 79.5 points scored and allowing 79.4 points during this stretch. Their last five games had shown a slight improvement, with an average of 78.4 points scored and 74.8 points allowed. In contrast, the Lynx had been performing well, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, with an average of 84.0 points scored and 75.0 points allowed. However, they were on a one-game losing streak heading into this matchup.

Home court advantage played a role in this game, as the Mercury had a home record of 2-2 in their last ten games, while the Lynx were 4-1 in their last five away games. Historically, the Mercury have struggled against the Lynx, with the series record now standing at 3-1 in favor of Minnesota for the 2025 season and 3-9 overall in their last twelve meetings.

In terms of injuries, the Mercury faced significant challenges, missing key players such as Kelsey Plum (lower leg), Kahleah Copper (ankle), Valeriane Ayayi, Kyara Linskens, and Jovana Nogic, all of whom were out for various reasons. The Lynx were also missing players, including Elena Buenavida (coach's decision) and Antonia Delaere, along with Dorka Juhasz, all unavailable for this game.

The market had priced the Mercury's chances of winning at a high probability, with a final home win probability of 0.998, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure the victory despite their injury woes.

The game was characterized by a series of pivotal scoring plays in the fourth quarter, where Satou Sabally emerged as a key player for the Mercury. She made a crucial 25-foot three-point jumper, assisted by DeWanna Bonner, which helped the Mercury regain the lead at 75-74. Sabally continued to contribute with free throws and a two-point shot that extended the Mercury's lead to 84-76, sealing the game in their favor.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a showcase of resilience from the Mercury, who managed to overcome their injury setbacks and secure a vital win against a formidable opponent. The Lynx, while having a strong season, will need to regroup and address their recent performance to remain competitive as the playoffs approach.

Injury report

  • Kelsey PlumOutLower LegPhoenix Mercury
  • Kahleah CopperOutAnklePhoenix Mercury
  • Valeriane AyayiOutNot Injury RelatedPhoenix Mercury
  • Kyara LinskensOutNot Injury RelatedPhoenix Mercury
  • Jovana NogicOutNot Injury RelatedPhoenix Mercury
  • Elena BuenavidaOutCoach's DecisionMinnesota Lynx
  • Antonia DelaereOutNot Injury RelatedMinnesota Lynx
  • Dorka JuhaszOutNot Injury RelatedMinnesota Lynx

Leaders

  • PointsSatou Sabally23Phoenix Mercury
  • AssistsAlyssa Thomas8Phoenix Mercury
  • ReboundsAlyssa Thomas9Phoenix Mercury
  • PointsNatisha Hiedeman19Minnesota Lynx
  • AssistsKayla McBride5Minnesota Lynx
  • ReboundsNapheesa Collier6Minnesota Lynx

Recent form

Phoenix Mercury

Last 10: 5-5Streak W179.5 scored · 79.4 allowed per game2-2 at home

  • W89-83at Minnesota LynxSep 23
  • L69-82at Minnesota LynxSep 21
  • W79-73vs New York LibertySep 20
  • W86-60at New York LibertySep 18
  • L69-76vs New York LibertySep 14
  • L76-97at Dallas WingsSep 12
  • L83-88vs Los Angeles SparksSep 10
  • L84-87at Connecticut SunSep 6
  • W75-69at Washington MysticsSep 4
  • W85-79vs Indiana FeverSep 3

Minnesota Lynx

Last 10: 7-3Streak L184 scored · 75 allowed per game3-2 away

  • L83-89vs Phoenix MercurySep 23
  • W82-69vs Phoenix MercurySep 21
  • W75-74at Golden State ValkyriesSep 18
  • W101-72vs Golden State ValkyriesSep 14
  • W72-53vs Golden State ValkyriesSep 12
  • L72-83at Indiana FeverSep 9
  • W78-72at Golden State ValkyriesSep 7
  • L87-97at Las Vegas AcesSep 5
  • W96-71vs Dallas WingsSep 2
  • W94-70at Connecticut SunAug 30

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Minnesota-9L2.77531
Golden State211W4.72529
Las Vegas413W3.67527
Dallas716W4.60024
Portland1524L1.40016
Los Angeles1625W2.37515
Phoenix1726W1.35014
Seattle2332L1.2008

Box score

StatMinnesota LynxPhoenix Mercury
Field goals30-7130-65
Field goal %4246
Three-pointers6-246-18
Three-point %2533
Free throws10-1118-22
Free throw %9182
Rebounds2937
Offensive rebounds1012
Defensive rebounds1925
Assists1819
Steals79
Blocks65
Turnovers1115
Team turnovers10
Technical fouls31
Technical fouls, total31
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1213
Fast-break points58
Points in the paint2842
Fouls1415
Largest lead68

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Quarter44-48Kahleah Copper makes layup (Sami Whitcomb assists)
  2. 3rd Quarter46-48Napheesa Collier makes 1-foot layup (Courtney Williams assists)
  3. 3rd Quarter46-50Satou Sabally makes 1-foot layup (Monique Akoa Makani assists)
  4. 3rd Quarter49-50Kayla McBride makes 26-foot three point jumper (Napheesa Collier assists)
  5. 3rd Quarter51-50Courtney Williams makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Jessica Shepard assists)
  6. 3rd Quarter51-51Alyssa Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
  7. 3rd Quarter51-52Alyssa Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
  8. 3rd Quarter51-55Monique Akoa Makani makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alyssa Thomas assists)
  9. 3rd Quarter54-55Courtney Williams makes 28-foot three pointer (Jessica Shepard assists)
  10. 3rd Quarter54-57Kahleah Copper makes two point shot
  11. 3rd Quarter55-57Kayla McBride makes technical free throw
  12. 3rd Quarter57-57Natisha Hiedeman makes 2-foot two point shot
  13. 3rd Quarter59-57Napheesa Collier makes 6-foot two point shot
  14. 3rd Quarter59-59Alyssa Thomas makes 13-foot jumper (Sami Whitcomb assists)
  15. 3rd Quarter61-59Courtney Williams makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
  16. 3rd Quarter61-61Alyssa Thomas makes 6-foot two point shot (Sami Whitcomb assists)
  17. 3rd Quarter63-61Natisha Hiedeman makes 1-foot two point shot
  18. 3rd Quarter65-61Natisha Hiedeman makes 9-foot two point shot (Maria Kliundikova assists)
  19. 3rd Quarter67-61Natisha Hiedeman makes driving layup
  20. 3rd Quarter67-62Satou Sabally makes free throw 1 of 2
  21. 3rd Quarter67-63Satou Sabally makes free throw 2 of 2
  22. 4th Quarter67-64Kahleah Copper makes free throw 1 of 3
  23. 4th Quarter67-65Kahleah Copper makes free throw 2 of 3
  24. 4th Quarter67-67Satou Sabally makes 2-foot two point shot (Alyssa Thomas assists)
  25. 4th Quarter67-68Satou Sabally makes free throw 1 of 1
  26. 4th Quarter67-70Satou Sabally makes driving layup (Alyssa Thomas assists)
  27. 4th Quarter69-70Maria Kliundikova makes 8-foot two point shot (Napheesa Collier assists)
  28. 4th Quarter71-70Maria Kliundikova makes 21-foot jumper (Napheesa Collier assists)
  29. 4th Quarter71-72Alyssa Thomas makes driving layup
  30. 4th Quarter72-72Kayla McBride makes free throw 1 of 3
  31. 4th Quarter73-72Kayla McBride makes free throw 2 of 3
  32. 4th Quarter74-72Kayla McBride makes free throw 3 of 3
  33. 4th Quarter74-75Satou Sabally makes 25-foot three point jumper (DeWanna Bonner assists)
  34. 4th Quarter76-75Maria Kliundikova makes driving layup
  35. 4th Quarter76-78Satou Sabally makes 24-foot three point jumper (DeWanna Bonner assists)
  36. 4th Quarter76-79Satou Sabally makes free throw 1 of 2
  37. 4th Quarter76-80Satou Sabally makes free throw 2 of 2
  38. 4th Quarter76-82Alyssa Thomas makes two point shot
  39. 4th Quarter76-83Satou Sabally makes technical free throw
  40. 4th Quarter76-84Satou Sabally makes technical free throw

Win probability

Above the line favours Phoenix Mercury, below favours Minnesota Lynx.

Venue

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterPhoenix, AZ
  • Attendance15941
  • OfficialsIsaac Barnett, Randy Richardson, Jenna Reneau

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