Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury - September 22, 2024

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95

FinalSep 22

102

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Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Mercury logo, Mercury 0-1, 1ST 19, 2ND 23, 3RD 27, 4TH 26, TOT 95

Mercury(0-1)

Lynx logo, Lynx 1-0, 1ST 32, 2ND 24, 3RD 21, 4TH 25, TOT 102

Lynx(1-0)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

TOT

19

23

27

26

95

32

24

21

25

102

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The unofficial 2009 Finals historian has spoken 😂

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shoes so nice Court had to get more than one pair 🤣

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Imagine winning a playoff game and immediatley needing to catch a flight because your wife is in labor.

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This mural belongs to everyone who watched, cheered, celebrated, and grew up with these moments. This history belongs to our Phoenix community 🧡

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What Mercury Ring of Honor, jersey retirement means to Diana Taurasi https://t.co/R5KFsIrAnc

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Cheryl Reeve’s statement shirts are as meaningful as they are iconic in WNBA circlesCheryl Reeve spoke about the motivation behind her statement T-shirts.

01:57

Lynx-Fire Highlights

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Breaking NewsWNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues (AP)

01:53

Noemie Brochant TORCHES Sparks 🧯

Mercury forward was feeling it in LA

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Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌Dream star is fastest player EVER to hit 100 threes in a season 📸

01:59

Mystics Win 7-Straight 🏛️

Washington HALTS Kelsey Plum, Mercury's surge

01:26

New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever

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Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯Lynx star had herself a DAY as she makes the most triples EVER in a WNBA game vs. Wings

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Lynx Punch Playoff Ticket 🎟️Minnesota is first team to clinch a spot after win over Aces 📸

00:12

Miles Pulls Up From Logo 🥽

Beat the buzzer too

02:00

Lynx CLAMP A'ja 🗜️

Reigning MVP was held to 5/17 shooting as Olivia Miles, Phee put on offensive clinic in win

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Breaking NewsWNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (AP)

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Minnesota Lynx quietly won the Team USA World Cup roster selectionFans may not be happy that Olivia Miles didn't make the Team USA roster, but things worked out pretty well for the Lynx.

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Cheryl Reeve’s ruthless critique may be just what the Lynx need after loss to Sparks Coming off a ten-game winning streak, you could expect the Lynx to be pretty happy with where they are, but after a streak-ending surprise loss to the Sparks, C

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Playoff Race Heating Up ⚔️Tap for full standings and projected first-round matchups 📲

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1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️Bite-sized takes on every club so far 📲

02:00

Sparks Snap Lynx Win Streak ⚡️

Los Angeles pops off and defeats Minnesota

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Maya Caldwell Has Found A Home With the Lynx - Zone CoverageAmid the Minnesota Lynx's roster turnover this off-season, there was a litany of questions about this season's roster. They ranged from when Napheesa

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The Lynx Found Their Missing Aussie In Chloe Bibby - Zone CoverageThe Minnesota Lynx have played 31 games this season while missing the most valuable position in an organization. The Australian big. Alanna Smith was the

00:22

Plum Bear Hugs Dream HC 😅

Mercury star went all out to hustle for the ball

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Reese's 4th Straight Double-Double ♨️Atlanta takes care of Plum and Phoenix

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WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀First look at 'Sirens' logo and colors. (📸 via @clevelandwnba)

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Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊Breaking down every team's title chances after Sunday's trade deadline ➡️

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Mercury's risky Kelsey Plum gamble is already looking like a masterstrokeThe Phoenix Mercury paid a heavy price to acquire Kelsey Plum, but it's already proving to be a coup of a deal.

01:57

Mercury Trio Pop OFF 🤩

Alyssa Thomas, Plum and Kahleah Copper dominate in Kelsey's debut

Plum's 1st Mercury Points 🎯

WNBA

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IT'S OFFICIAL 🚨 Kelsey Plum scores her first bucket as a Phoenix Mercury! PHX-SEA | USA Network Tap to watch: https://t.co/lHLFMYSFcY

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Kelsey Plum Traded to MercuryPhoenix acquiring 5x WNBA All-Star guard from Sparks (Shams)

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Napheesa Collier’s return has already presented Cheryl Reeve with a new challengeGetting Napheesa Collier back has been great for the Lynx, but Cheryl Reeve still has some things to figure out.

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Caitlin Clark’s self-awareness about brutal lapses vs Lynx promises quick turnaroundCaitlin Clark noted a clear area of improvement for herself and the rest of the team after losing to the Lynx.

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Kelsey Plum Thanks LA 💛Ready for her chapter in Phoenix after trade to Mercury 📸

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Grading Kelsey Plum Trade 🔠Breaking down late-night blockbuster deal between Sparks and Mercury 📲

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Lynx Beat Fever 108-100 🐺Olivia Miles (26 PTS, 11-14 FG) leads Minnesota to 10th straight W; Clark drops 19 PTS, 10 AST

01:55

Lynx Win 10th Game in a Row 🐺

Longest win streak in WNBA this season

highposthoops.com•1w

Mercury’s blockbuster Kelsey Plum gamble could easily backfireThe Mercury made a bold move by trading for Kelsey Plum that could quickly come back to bite them.

01:57

Sabrina's Near Triple-Dub 🤏

Liberty star put on a clinic in Phoenix

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Phee Expected To Stay on Lynx5x All-Star likely to remain in Minnesota despite trade rumors (ESPN)

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Stewie Top 10 in Scoring 📈Liberty star passes Candace Parker who happened to be on the call. Tap to watch 🎥

01:59

Minnesota's 9th Straight Win 🔥

Collier, Miles, and Williams each score 16 points

01:59

Mercury Stun Valks 🔥

Thomas, Copper secure comeback win combining for 52 PTS

01:59

Tempo-Lynx Highlights

07/28/2026

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Phee, Plum Could Be TradedLynx and Sparks superstars among players who may move at the deadline (The Athletic)

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NBA 2K27 Official Gameplay 🎮Are you copping? 🎥

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Updated WNBA Mock Draft 🔢Full first-round predictions as the race for JuJu Watkins intensifies ➡️

00:27

Dunk in WNBA All-Star Game 💥

Dominique Malonga throws it down months after Unrivaled slam

02:04

Jonquel Jones Fries Team Coop 🍳

Liberty star's dominant double-double helps Team Spoon get the win

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Jonquel Jones Wins ASG MVP 🤩Liberty star put on a masterclass vs. Team Coop

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Team Spoon Wins ASG ⭐Jonquel Jones drops near triple-double to lead team to 129-122 win over Team Coop 📲

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WNBA To Launch Replay CenterLeague announces new investment initiative to start the 2027 season

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Azzi Wins 3-Point ContestWings' No. 1 pick becomes first rookie to ever win the event

01:20

Azzi Goes Off To Make WNBA History 🎯

A score of 30 to win the 3-point contest as a rookie

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Obama Surprises WNBA All-StarsFormer President made an appearance at practice in Chicago

01:29

A'ja Still WNBA's Top Dog 😤

It's not Olivia, Caitlin or Paige's league...yet

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WNBA Star's Bron Reaction 😯Philly native Kahleah Copper was at All-Star podium when news dropped 📲

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Angel Reese's Barbie Doll 💕Dream star shares first look. See it here 📲

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands at the All-Star break ➡️

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Shooting Stars Comp Is Set 🔒Elena Delle Donne, Lauren Jackson headline the participants 📲

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WNBA Meeting on Player SafetyLeague releases statement on recent increase in racist, hateful and abusive messaging towards players

00:59

Phee Double-Double in Return 🤩

Back like she never left with 24 and 10 vs. Storm

02:00

Alyssa Thomas Double-Double on Sparks 👊

Mercury star was sensational in win over rivals

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🚨Phee Returns for Lynx TodayCollier to make season debut after being sidelined for first 10 weeks with ankle injuries (The Athletic)

Lynx Tease Phee's Return 👑 (@minnesotalynx/X)

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WNBA 3-Pt Contest Set 🎯Mabrey, Fudd headline field. All 6 participants here 📲

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3 Stars Declined 3-Pt Contest ❌Caitlin, Sabrina and Kayla McBride decided not to participate (ESPN)

01:58

McBride. Miles Combine for 65 😳

Lynx duo TORCH Storm en route to close win

02:00

Kayla McBride Shows Out 🪣

Fire had no answers for Lynx star

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DeWanna Bonner delivers rare Mercury bright spot with career milestoneDeWanna Bonner added another milestone to her long list of accomplishments.

02:00

DeWanna Bonner Cooks Sun 🔥

Mercury vet scores season-high 21 points to lead team to 72-63 win

01:56

Sun-Mercury Highlights

07/17/2026

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🚨 Caitlin Clark Drops 45 & 10

First-ever 40 and 10 game in WNBA history while also breaking a franchise scoring record

01:23

Olivia Miles Is Must Watch 👓

'The Spectacle' already breaking records

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Collier Drops Jordan Kicks 👟Lynx star unveils 'Queen Phee' Shoes 📸

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WNBA All-Star Rosters 📝🐺 Bueckers x Stewie 🤝 A'ja links with Caitlin Clark 📲 Full teams after draft

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Minneapolis' 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Lynx were among Minny's top athletes of the century ➡️

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LaMelo: Olivia Miles 'Cold' 🥶New Wolves star with high praise for Lynx's breakout rookie 🎥

01:56

Miles' Career-High 33 Pts😮‍💨

'The Spectacle' combines with Kayla McBride to drop 70 in win over Mercury 🎥

Miles' Career-High 33 Pts😮‍💨

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CAREER-HIGH FOR OLIVIA MILES ✅ SEASON-HIGH FOR KAYLA MCBRIDE ✅ This Lynx duo combined for 70 points in a 104-100 win vs. the Mercury 😮‍💨

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Miles Reaches 400 Points 🐺

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Olivia Miles has reached 400 points in her rookie season 👏 Miles is now the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists, hitting those marks in just 22 games 🔥

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01:30

Aces Beat Mercury By 48 🫣

A'ja, Vegas put BTA on Phoenix on national television

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Season-defining Mercury decision looms as struggles continue The Phoenix Mercury must make a critical decision as their season goes from bad to worse.

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Aces' Historic Win 🎰2nd largest point differential in WNBA history

01:59

Lynx Move to Top Seed 📶

Miles, McBride combine for 48 points in win over Liberty

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Wings-Tempo Sets Record 🎟️Duel between Paige and Marina Mabrey is most attended regular season game in WNBA history 📸

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New Cheryl Reeve record proves she's the WNBA coaching GOAT Cheryl Reeve added another milestone to a long and successful coaching career.

01:57

Kelsey Mitchell Outduels Alyssa Thomas 🤫

Fever star drops 29 in primetime matchup

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Reeve Becomes Winningest HC 🙌Lynx coach breaks record for most wins in WNBA history 📸

01:53

Cheryl Reeve Earns 380th Win 🔥

Kayla McBride comes through with Phee and Olivia Miles out

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Clark Returns Tonight 👀Caitlin (back) to play vs. Sparks, but will sit Thursday vs. Mercury 🎥

01:26

Biggest WNBA All-Star Snubs 😬

Top names that missed out on the roster 🎥

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Desperate Sparks, Mercury have tough Chennedy Carter decision to make after Aces exitThe Aces waived Chennedy Carter, giving struggling teams an opportunity to pick u a high-level scorer if they’re willing to take the risk.

01:58

Sky-Mercury Highlights

07/07/2026

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WNBA All-Star Reserves 💫Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum headline list. Full roster here 📲

01:59

Sun-Lynx Highlights

07/06/2026

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ESPN Legend Defends Caitlin ClarkLinda Cohn rips 'stupidity' of WNBA players' All-Star voting 🎥

01:58

Lynx-Liberty Highlights

07/03/2026

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Clark Makes 5-Min Statement🎙️Caitlin addresses media for first time since Alyssa Thomas incident. Watch here 📲

01:59

Storm-Mercury Highlights

07/02/2026

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WNBA All-Star Starters ⭐A'ja and rookie sensation Olivia Miles headline player poll. Full list here 📲

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Lynx fans are finally getting the injury news they want to hear"MVPhee" is starting her return to the court and it couldn't come at a better time.

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Olivia Miles can look to the Lynx's past to achieve her season goalsMiles is chasing what Maya Moore achieved, but it's even better.

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Alyssa Thomas Calls Out WNBAMercury star says league 'remains silent' after receiving death threats over Clark altercation

01:59

Copper Goes Off on Tempo 😈

Mercury star drops 27 as Toronto falls 89-80 without Marina Mabrey

01:59

Lynx Move to 15-4 🥵

Minnesota continues hot start taking down the Wings 85-77 despite Paige's 25 point game

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Paige, Miles Exchange Words🗣️Bueckers gets into it with star rookie after hard foul on teammate 🎥

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Reeve Ties WNBA Wins Record 👀Lynx HC in first-place tie with Mike Thibault after earning 379th regular season victory

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Citron COLD-BLOODED in 4OT Win 🥶Mystics star didn't flinch in historical victory over Fire 📲

01:19

HISTORIC 4OT WNBA GAME 🎞️

Most combined points EVER in 2nd quadruple-OT game in WNBA history

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Underrated offseason addition is finally answering glaring Mercury needThe Phoenix Mercury have finally gotten some wins and great production from Valeriane Ayayi.

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Sophie on Viral Point Meme 🤣Fever guard couldn't help herself 🎥

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Mercury HC on AT's SuspensionNate Tibbetts doesn't think WNBA conducted a 'thorough investigation'

01:42

Cardoso Drops 30 on 13/13 FG 🤯

Sky center sets new WNBA record for most FGM without a miss

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WNBA Icons Advocate for ClarkCandace, Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve want better protection for players

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Fever HC on Thomas SuspensionStephanie White appreciates league for postgame review of Flagrant 2 foul

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🚨 WNBA Suspends Alyssa ThomasMercury star punished one game for making contact with 'fist to the throat area' of Caitlin Clark

01:17

🚨 Marina Mabrey Scores 53 🤯

Tied for most points EVER in a WNBA game while also tying 3PM record

01:59

Lynx Get Payback on Mystics 🧨

Minnesota bounces back in down-to-wire matchup in Washington

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2026 ESPYS Awards Nominees 🏆Full list of stars in the running for prestigious accolades 📲

Vid of Clark Hit on Ground 😬

00:15

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Mercury Troll Fever, ClarkPhoenix appears to be sending a message 📲

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Passing Is the Greatest Weakness In the Lynx's Offense - Zone CoverageFollowing an 84-79 loss to the Washington Mystics, Cheryl Reeve poked a hole in the Minnesota Lynx's top-ranked offense while explaining why the Lynx

02:00

Copper, Thomas TORCH Fever 🧯

Mercury duo combine for 52 in Indy

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Caitlin Clark Injures BackFever star will not return vs. Mercury

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WNBA All-Star Voting UpdateFever duo leading the league so far. Full results here 📲

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Clark Calls Out 'Ridiculous' TechFever star unhappy with technical for clapping after scuffle with Mercury

01:59

Caitlin Outduels Alyssa Thomas ⚔️

Fever star shines in 2H after going down early to Mercury

01:59

Mystics-Lynx Highlights

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01:58

Mercury Snaps Losing Streak 🌵

Phoenix gets back on track with blowout win against Storm

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Angel Reese Breaks Record 🤫Dream star reflects on becoming fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 rebounds 🎥

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Lynx HC on Miles' StrugglesCheryl Reeve thinks rookie will benefit from 7-point, 6 turnover performance Friday

01:54

Lynx are on Fire 🔥

Minnesota continues impressive season with win over Valkyries behind Nia Coffey and Courtney Williams

01:30

🚨Marina Mabrey Makes 9 Threes

Tempo star ties WNBA record just one week after Chelsea Gray's historic night

04:30

Wild Bulletin Board Material Season Finale 🤣

Fernando Mendoza, Olivia Miles and Darryn Peterson try to get into Christian Pulisic's rager

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Re-Drafting the 2024 Class 🔄How Caitlin, Angel and Co. stack up two years later ➡️

01:57

A'ja Has Field Day vs. Mercury 💪

Aces star continues dominance over Phoenix in WNBA Finals rematch

01:28

Don't Panic About The Aces Yet 😰

This has happened before...

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Top All-Star Vote-Getters 👀A'ja and Paige lead the ballot. Full list here 📲

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WNBA Adding Six Games 📈League announces 50-game regular season starting in 2027

01:59

Lynx Demolish Fire 🧯

Minnesota continues hot start to season with blowout win against Portland

highposthoops.com•2mo

Underrated Lynx player just became even more dangerous Anastasiia Olairi Kosu has carved out a respectable niche for herself on the Lynx roster. She’s a strong defensive presence and skilled at scoring in the paint.

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Updated Top 25 Player Rankings 📊Olivia Miles making a major leap while Caitlin Clark slides in the pecking order ➡️

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Phoenix Mercury shouldn't resist tempting JJ Quinerly possibilityAfter being waived by the Dallas Wings, JJ Quinerly is searching for a new home, and the Phoenix Mercury could be the perfect fit.

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Liberty Reach Commissioner's Cup FinalNew York secures spot in championship game after against Mystics; await top seed of Western Conference

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Flagrant 2 Committed on AngelTempo forward Isabelle Harrison ejected for taking down Dream star

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Aces exposed glaring Lynx weakness stars almost made us forget aboutThe Lynx battled the defending Aces admirably, but still lost a close game. One of their weaknesses was on full display.

01:57

Sparks-Mercury Highlights

06/13/2026

01:58

A'ja Keeps Vegas Atop Cup Standings 💪

Wilson, Gray double-doubles spoil Miles' career-high 29-point game 🎥

01:21

Clark, Boston Make WNBA History 📈

Fever stars become 1st teammates ever to each record a 30-point double-double

01:56

Paige Drops 31 on 70% FG 😱

With no free throws. Bueckers leads Wings to Commissioner’s Cup victory over Mercury

01:47

🚨 Chelsea Gray Makes 9 Threes

4x champ ties WNBA record for most triples made in a game

01:57

Mercury Couldn't Stop Paige 💀

Wings star had a field day in win over Phoenix