Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury - September 21, 2025

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Teams

Mercury logo, Mercury 0-1, 1ST 24, 2ND 23, 3RD 12, 4TH 10, TOT 69

Lynx logo, Lynx 1-0, 1ST 22, 2ND 18, 3RD 19, 4TH 23, TOT 82

What's Buzzing

Minnesota Lynx

tb to when Spider-Maya pulled up 🕷️ happy Halloween, Lynx fam.🎃

USA TODAY Sports

The WNBA Finals first adopted a best-of-seven series format in 2025, when the Los Vegas Aces completed a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Mercury. https://t.co/NJ36IwlaeT

Minnesota Lynx

thanks for having us out, @MNUFC. 💙

Minnesota Lynx

Mac on the mic feat. Liv and Maya 🤣

ESPN Insights

The Dream's 20-point halftime lead is the fourth-largest in WNBA Finals history 😳 Largest halftime leads in Finals history: +22: Sky vs. Mercury (2021) +22: Mercury vs. Sky (2014) +21: Sparks vs. Shock (2003) +20: Dream vs. Valkyries (2026)

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Phoenix Mercury	+8.5 -110	O 159 -114	+300
Minnesota Lynx	-8.5 -110	U 159 -106	-400

highposthoops.com•5h

Lynx offseason could lead to massive changes for the second straight summerThe Minnesota Lynx are at a crossroads. Do they try to win now or build for the future around young star Olivia Miles? What will Napheesa Collier do?

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WNBA Draft Lottery Details 🗓️Best odds at No. 1 pick and more here 📲

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All-WNBA Teams Announced ⭐Caitlin, A'ja and Olivia Miles headline first team. Full list 📲

highposthoops.com•1w

Lynx could upgrade on Courtney Williams if Kelsey Mitchell wants to get outKelsey Mitchell can choose her next team, and the Minnesota Lynx could sign her to upgrade on Courtney Williams and make another run at a championship

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Enes Kanter Freedom Says He Will Attend WNBA Finals Game 3 in Atlanta (AP)

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WNBA All-Defensive Teams 🔒🐐 A'ja headlines 1st Team 🗽 Stewie makes 2nd Team 📲 Full selections inside

highposthoops.com•2w

Alyssa Thomas leaves Phoenix Mercury with little scope for offseason approachThe Phoenix Mercury will have little choice but to back Alyssa Thomas this offseason.

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Trade Ideas for Eliminated Playoff Teams💡Cooking up 1 deal each for the Aces, Fever, Liberty, more 📲

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WNBA Reveals All-Rookie Team 🤩ROTY Olivia Miles headlines star-studded lineup 📸

zonecoverage.com•2w

This Lynx Offseason Is Going To Drive People Crazy - Zone CoverageIt's going to be a long winter for Minnesota Lynx fans. WNBA free agency doesn't officially start until early February, and Napheesa Collier will be the

Miles Finishes 2nd in MVP 👓

Mike Vorkunov

@MikeVorkunov

Aces star A’ja Wilson won her 5th WNBA MVP award. It is her third straight win. She got 65 out of 74 first place votes. Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles finished 2nd. Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell finished 3rd, while Caitlin Clark finished 4th.

Dream 1 Win Away From Finals‼️

Angel Reese and Jordin Canada each drop 23 to spoil Stewie's 35-point night in Game 2

Valks Defense STIFLES Aces ⚔️

Gabby Williams records double-double as Golden State holds Vegas to season-low points

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Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Angel, Dream absolutely rolling. Tap in for updates on the final 4 squads 📲

zonecoverage.com•3w

The Lynx Season Ended Just As It Was Getting Started - Zone CoverageThe Minnesota Lynx season ended swiftly. They ended the regular season with an 86-66 win against the Indiana Fever on September 24. They went to practice

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WNBA Semis Schedule & Times ⏰4 teams competing for a spot in the Finals. Game 1s begin on Sunday 📲

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Trade Ideas to Help Caitlin, Fever 💡Potential moves that could bolster Indiana after its first-round exit 📲

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Miles on MVP Convo as Rookie👓The spectacle wants to keep playing 'at that level' 🎥

highposthoops.com•4w

The Minnesota Lynx will be fine with or without Napheesa CollierNapheesa Collier told reporters she hasn't even thought about free agency yet, but either way she will be okay — and so will the Lynx.

Dream Eliminate Mystics

All 5 starters score in double figures as Atlanta reaches semifinals for first time since 2018

ARIKE SETS RECORD WITH 45 🔥

Most points scored in WNBA playoff history. Wings keep season alive with win

Arike Forces OT in Game 2 🍿

ESPN

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@espn

ARIKE OGUNBOWALE TIES IT IN THE CLUTCH ON ESPN 😱

Where Do Lynx Go From Here? 😬

Minnesota with another shocking playoff exit. What this means for the future

Bleacher Report•1mo

Arch, Miles Make TIME List 📈Multiple athletes headline annual list for 'the world's most influential rising stars'

highposthoops.com•1mo

Napheesa Collier didn't come through when the Lynx needed her mostCheryl Reeve promised fans would see a more aggressive and assertive Napheesa Collier on the court – but last night she failed to deliver.

Liberty Eliminate Lynx 🗽

Stewie dominates Game 2 to bounce Olivia Miles, 1st seeded Minnesota out in 1st round

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Liberty BTA Makes History 😈Lynx on the wrong side of it after being eliminated 📸

Bleacher Report•1mo

Latest WNBA Playoff Bracket 👀Where things stand after Liberty knock of No. 1 Lynx 📲

highposthoops.com•1mo

The Liberty could end the Lynx's playoffs run easily — even with shooting problemsThe Liberty didn't shoot as well as they're capable of doing, but the team could very likely knock the Lynx out of the first round of playoffs this week.

highposthoops.com•1mo

Cheryl Reeve says ROTY Olivia Miles is "figuring it out," but does she have time to?The Minnesota Lynx are down a game after Sunday's WNBA playoffs matches, and counting on their rookie to help carry them to a win.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Cheryl Reeve Named COY 📋Lynx HC wins award for fifth time

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Olivia Miles Wins WNBA ROYLynx star unanimous pick after setting rookie scoring record

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Absurd Trade Offers 😵‍💫Shaking things up for Caitlin, Paige, Stewie, more 📲

highposthoops.com•1mo

Lynx’s regular-season record offers reason for hope in do-or-die Game 2The Lynx fave a daunting task with their season on the line on the road.

A'ja Records 38-16-4 Line 🤯

Aces star ties playoff scoring career-high in blowout Game 1 win vs. Fever

Bleacher Report•1mo

WNBA Sunday Playoff Recap 🏀Each of the eight qualified teams are in action. Tap for full overview 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Clark, A'ja on AP All-WNBA 1st TeamAngel Reese, Paige Bueckers named to second team

Bleacher Report•1mo

AP Names A'ja Player of the Year 🏆Clark wins Comeback Player of the Year, Reese DPOY in Associated Press awards

highposthoops.com•1mo

Napheesa Collier might be playing her final series for the Minnesota LynxThe Minnesota Lynx enter the playoffs as a shaky No. 1 seed. If they lose in the first round, it could be Napheesa Collier's final series with the Lynx.

Story Behind Each Playoff Matchup ✍️

WNBA

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Each matchup has a story and numbers that reveal their history 👏 Here's what you need to know ahead of the First Round. 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel

zonecoverage.com•1mo

The Lynx Can Settle A 708-Day-Old Score With the Liberty - Zone CoverageThe Lynx and the Liberty tip off Game 1 at 1:00 pm on Sunday at the Target Center. By my math, it's only been 708 days, or one year, 11 months, and three

Everything to Know About WNBA Playoffs

Everything we'll be watching for now that playoff bracket is set

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Playoff Bracket Predictions for Every Series 🔮Expert picks for the first round through the Finals 📲

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🚨 WNBA Playoff Matchups Set🍿 Aces vs. Fever in 3-6 matchup ↕️ Valks cause last-second change 📲 Tap for schedule

Aces-Mercury Highlights

09/24/2026

Bleacher Report•1mo

Caitlin Clark Posts Career-Low2-point outing on 1/12 FG shooting in blowout loss to Lynx

Fever Secures No. 6 Seed in Loss

McBride, Howard led Lynx to victory over Indy with 43 pts combined

Bleacher Report•1mo

WNBA Live Updates in Regular Season-FinaleCatch up on all the playoff clinching scenarios and results 📲

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Final Regular-Season Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands with the playoffs looming 📲

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3 WNBA Teams Clinch Seeding 🔒Dream’s win over Liberty locks in the 4th, 7th and 8th spots in playoff bracket 📸

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Where things stand as Valkyries fumble 1 seed opportunity 📲

Caitlin Silences Lynx 🤫

Fever star drops 27 with ease on top-seeded squad

Bleacher Report•1mo

Olivia Miles Out vs. FeverLynx star rookie (calf) will undergo testing ahead of playoffs

zonecoverage.com•1mo

Are the Lynx Upset-Prone Entering the WNBA Playoffs? - Zone CoverageWith two games remaining in the Minnesota Lynx season, let's look at their first-place record. Oddly, their season breaks down into three statistical

highposthoops.com•1mo

Napheesa Collier may not have another chance to win MVP with the LynxNapheesa Collier is still chasing an MVP award.

Bleacher Report•1mo

2026 Awards Picks 🔮Expert picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, DPOY, more 📲

highposthoops.com•1mo

Nightmare first-round playoff matchup is creeping up on the LynxWith just a few games left in the regular season, the playoff picture is taking shape

Copper, Paige Exchange 30-Pieces 😮‍💨

Mercury star outduels Wings star in tight battle

Bleacher Report•1mo

Updated WNBA Playoff Pic 👀Final seeding coming down to the wire with 3 days left in regular season 📲

highposthoops.com•1mo

Cheryl Reeve perfectly lays out harsh Lynx playoff reality for Olivia MilesThe expectations are high for Olivia Miles in the playoffs.

Bleacher Report•1mo

New WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Aces still have a slim chance to secure the No. 2 seed

Lynx-Sun Highlights

09/20/2026

Bleacher Report•1mo

Olivia Miles Breaks CC RecordLynx guard surpasses Caitlin Clark's 769 points to become all-time rookie scoring leader

highposthoops.com•1mo

Minnesota Lynx have hit a major stumbling block at the worst possible timeThe Minnesota Lynx don't have much time to solve a serious problem before the WNBA playoffs commence.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Angel Reese Breaks New RecordThe only player ever to record 500 rebounds in a season

Wings Win 6th Straight 🔥

Paige, Arike leads Dallas with 48 combined points

Bleacher Report•1mo

Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Seeding still in the balance entering home stretch 📲

highposthoops.com•1mo

Sandy Brondello's Caitlin Clark plan is more proof of her coaching prowessSandy Brondello was blunt about the power that Caitlin Clark brings to a WNBA game, and that's not a bad thing.

highposthoops.com•1mo

Lynx’s top WNBA playoff seed still isn’t safe from the Valkyries The Lynx haven’t clinched the No. 1 seed yet.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋🗽 Liberty own 3-way tie 🛝 Fever avoid sliding down 📲 Standings after Friday

Stewie Drops 24 on Lynx 🙌

New York defeats No. 1 seed Minnesota

Bleacher Report•1mo

🚨 Mitchell Sets Points RecordFever star breaks single-season scoring mark with 1,022 points and counting

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 📋Seeding order remains undecided with 1 week left in the season 📸

Bleacher Report•1mo

Top 25 Player Rankings 📊How Olivia, Caitlin, more top stars stack up ahead of the playoffs 📲

highposthoops.com•1mo

3 Bold predictions for Olivia Miles’s first WNBA playoff appearance with the LynxExpectations for Olivia Miles’s first playoff run are high.

Bleacher Report•2mo

Silver's Goal For Next WNBA CommissionerAdam hoping Cathy Engelbert's replacement is unifying figure (The Athletic)

Team USA vs. France Full Highlights 🥇

Relive America's comeback win to secure 5th-straight World Cup title (@usabasketball/X)

Team USA Dominates France 🇺🇸

Vets carry the way for 5th straight World Cup gold medal

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Caitlin Calls Out Reporter 😡Clark wasn't letting someone question her relationship with Angel Reese

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USA Celebrate FIBA Gold 🍾Champagne showers in the locker room following the win

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Clark Reacts To Gold Medal 🏅Another accolade for an already impressive resume

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🚨 USA WBB WINS FIBA WORLD CUPAmericans claim 5th-straight title thanks to 40 points combined from Breanna Stewart, Jackie Young

Clark 1st Half Buzzer Beater🔥

Caitlin drains 3 to bring USA within 2 in gold medal game 🎥

USA Going For Gold 🏅

The matchup we've all been waiting for against France

Bleacher Report•2mo

USA Heads to World Cup Final 🇺🇸Team USA defeats Spain 76-66 and advances to 5th consecutive championship

USA vs. Hungary Full Highlights 🍿

America's 108 points are most ever in Women's World Cup quarterfinal (@usabasketball/X)

Bleacher Report•2mo

Sophie Drops New Pod EpisodeCunningham has a message for the next WNBA Commissioner. Tap for recap 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

USA to Play Hungary Next 🏀FIBA World Cup quarterfinal matchup set to tip Thursday at 5:30AM ET 📲

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WNBA Drops Playoff Schedule 🍿Get your popcorn ready for September 27

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99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥Taurasi's Mercury. MJ's Bulls. Tap to see sports' GOAT squads 📲

highposthoops.com•2mo

Lynx could lose Napheesa Collier over daunting challenge they have failed beforeThe Lynx have been at the top of the standings before and fell short of winning a championship.

Bleacher Report•2mo

USA WBB Goes 3-0 in Group Play 💯Stewie (19 pts) leads America to bounce-back 41-pt win over Czechia; 1st knockout game will be Thursday Sept. 10 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

USA Dominates Czechia to Finish Group PlayPerfect 3-0 heading into the knockout rounds. See how the game unfolded in real time 📲

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USA Survives Italy Upset Bid 😮‍💨Full box score and reaction from Sunday's FIBA World Cup thriller 📲

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USA Holds Off Italy 🤏Zandalasini misses game-tying 3 as USA avoids shocking upset in 55-52 FIBA World Cup win

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FIBA World Cup Day 2 ScoresResults and day 3 schedule for latest matches

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Clark Makes Tourney History 🙌Caitlin surpasses Alyssa Thomas for most assists in FIBA World Cup game by an American

Bleacher Report•2mo

🚨 WNBA Commissioner to RetireCathy Engelbert stepping away at end of 2026

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USA vs. China Box Score 🔢Stats and reaction from Team USA's dominant 33-point win in FIBA World Cup opener 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

USA Dominates WC Opener 🇺🇸Caitlin Clark's double-double leads 33-point FIBA World Cup win over China. Tap for highlights, stats and more ➡️

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FIBA World Cup Day 1 ResultsBox scores, highlights and more from Friday's action ➡️

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Why You Should be Excited About World Cup 🤩It's time for Angel, Paige and Caitlin to step up, more ahead of Friday's tipoff 📲

Mercury Blow Out Tempo 😎

Phoenix was up 47 PTS at one point 🎥

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A'ja, Plum to Miss World CupTeam USA stars pull out from FIBA roster due to health reasons

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Ranking Every Team's Best '26 Jersey 🎽How the best threads stack up across the WNBA this season 📲

Lynx-Dream Highlights

08/30/2026

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New WNBA Finals Logo 🏆Championship trophy featured in design for the first time in 20 years 📸

Bleacher Report•2mo

Unrivaled Announces Players 👀Paige, Stewie and Kelsey headline names in 3-on-3 league 📸

Bleacher Report•2mo

Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 🖼️Liberty fighting for seeding after win over Sky. Tap for latest standings ➡️

Bleacher Report•2mo

Breaking NewsNatasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games (AP)

highposthoops.com•2mo

NaLyssa Smith's injury blows the championship wide open for Lynx and ValkyriesThe Las Vegas Aces are hoping to repeat their 2025 WNBA Championship win, but the team may struggle without NaLyssa Smith on the floor.

Amoore Drops 25 on Mercury 🔥

Kiki Iriafen assisted with 20 PTS for Mystics

Bleacher Report•2mo

Dream Signing DeWanna Bonner6x All-Star heading to Atlanta after being bought out by Mercury (ESPN)

highposthoops.com•2mo

WNBA playoff teams must beware of Mercury and Sky even after clinching postseasonThe Sky and Mercury could play spoiler to close out the season.

Bleacher Report•2mo

Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥Most-watched regular-season WNBA game since inaugural season 📸

Mystics-Mercury Highlights

08/25/2026

Bleacher Report•2mo

Wings Clinch Playoff Berth 🙌Updated look at postseason bracket after Dallas claims last spot 📲

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2K27's Season 1 Gameplay 🎮First look at The City and MyTEAM featuring Wemby and Olivia Miles 🎥

Valkyries FINALLY Beat Lynx ‼️

Golden State exorcises demons in 1st win EVER over Minnesota 🎥

highposthoops.com•2mo

Olivia Miles is winning games, but the Lynx's heart is still Napheesa CollierNapheesa Collier is back and stronger for the Minnesota Lynx, and she's potentially going to power the team all the way to the WNBA Finals this season.

Bleacher Report•2mo

Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA DraftSource says the ex-NBA players trying to enter draft are ineligible amid debate over trans athlete participation (AP)

highposthoops.com•2mo

DeWanna Bonner's surprise Mercury decision is all too familiar for Fever fansDeWanna Bonner announced she's leaving the Mercury in the hopes that she can chase a championship somewhere else this season.

highposthoops.com•2mo

DeWanna Bonner is making the Mercury regret their Kelsey Plum gambleDeWanna Bonner's shock exit from the Phoenix Mercury puts the franchise in a tough spot with Kelsey Plum.

highposthoops.com•2mo

4 WNBA playoff teams that could sign DeWanna Bonner after surprise Mercury exitDeWanna Bonner agreed to a contract buyout with the Mercury.

Bleacher Report•2mo

🚨Mercury Buy Out BonnerPhoenix giving 6x All-Star an 'opportunity to chase a title'

Bleacher Report•2mo

Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA GameFormer NBA center ejected from Fever-Sky after he was confronted by Natasha Cloud (AP)

Bleacher Report•2mo

Mystics Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️Postseason-bound for first time since 2023 after Sky's loss

Caitlin Clark Drops 37 & 10 🤩

Fever star records new career-high with 8 made triples in the win

Paige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯

Wings star had career-high points in a quarter (18) in the 1st

zonecoverage.com•2mo

Cheryl Reeve Has Made Sideline-Inbound Plays A Cheat Code - Zone CoverageOne of the most evident traits of an elite head coach is the ability to capitalize on opportunities and maximize players' individual skill sets. Cheryl

Reese Drops Career-High 31 PTS 🔥

Dream star records double-double to clinch Atlanta's playoff berth

highposthoops.com•2mo

Cheryl Reeve's MVP take is the correct one — but time will tell if voters agreeOlivia Miles is well on her way to becoming the second player in WNBA history to being named Rookie of the Year and MVP in one season.

Sydney Taylor Cold Game-Winner 🥶

Second one of the season for Sky rookie

The Spectacle Handles Business 🥽

Olivia Miles scores game-high 24 points in win over Mystics 🎥

Bleacher Report•2mo

WNBA Commish: Some People Trying to 'Sow Divisiveness'Cathy Engelbert makes comment on debate over transgender athletes (AP)

Bleacher Report•2mo

WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂Sophie Cunningham and Courtney Williams went very different directions after pay increases 📲