Minnesota Lynx host Phoenix Mercury in WNBA regular-season matchup

First-place Lynx host Phoenix in regular season action.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 131 min read

RT @WNBAonNBC: The first place Lynx look to keep their momentum going as they host the Mercury. https://t.co/IefJkyqHxl Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The Minnesota Lynx face the Phoenix Mercury on Monday at Target Center. The contest marks the third regular-season meeting between the two franchises following a 34-point rout by the Lynx on June 3.

Why it matters: Minnesota holds first place in the WNBA standings with a 17-6 record and enters the game on a two-game winning streak. Phoenix sits at 8-16 on the season and looks to snap a three-game losing skid. In market context, the Lynx are listed as with the total set at 169.5.

By the numbers: Minnesota has won both prior meetings against Phoenix this season by an average margin of 19.0 points, claiming an 88-84 victory on May 12 and a 111-77 win on June 1. The Lynx average 90.0 points per game while allowing 80.9, compared to the Mercury averaging 82.6 points scored and 86.6 allowed.

What to watch: Following Monday's contest, both clubs continue their regular-season schedules heading into the mid-July stretch. Minnesota looks to maintain its hold on the top spot in the league standings while Phoenix attempts to climb back toward postseason contention.

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