How to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Playoffs
How to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs Minnesota Lynx WNBA Playoff
The Phoenix Mercury will face off against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs on September 22 at 2 p.m. ET. You can watch the game live on ESPN at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For streaming, platforms like Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream provide options, some offering free trials.
Game Preview
The Phoenix Mercury will compete in the WNBA playoffs against the Minnesota Lynx in the first round on September 22, 2024. This marks the Mercury's return to the postseason after missing out in 2023 and falling in the first round in 2022. Brittney Griner will make her first playoff appearance since rejoining the team following her detainment in Russia. The Mercury secured the seventh seed, finishing the regular season with a 13-12 record.
The Minnesota Lynx ended their regular season with a 30-10 record, earning the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. They have been dominant, winning 14 of their last 16 games, despite a recent loss to the Sparks. Key contributors include Napheesa Collier, who had an All-Star season, and Kayla McBride. The series will follow a best-of-three format, with the first two games taking place at Target Center.
Injury Report
- Phoenix Mercury: No injuries
- Minnesota Lynx: No injuries
Player Stats
Phoenix Mercury
- Kahleah Copper: 21.1 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.3 APG
- Brittney Griner: 17.8 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 2.3 APG
- Diana Taurasi: 14.9 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.4 APG
- Natasha Cloud: 11.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 6.9 APG
- Sophie Cunningham: 8.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.0 APG
Minnesota Lynx
- Napheesa Collier: 20.4 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 5.4 APG
- Kayla McBride: 15.9 PPG, 3.3 APG
- Courtney Williams: 11.0 PPG, 5.4 APG
- Alanna Smith: 10.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG
The Minnesota Lynx are heavily favored to win their upcoming game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 22, 2024. With a predicted 64.1% chance of victory, the Lynx is expected to outperform the Mercury, who have a 35.3% chance. Betting odds further highlight the gap, with the Lynx at 1.48 and the Mercury at 2.85.
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