The Chicago Sky (8-12) hope to halt a three-game losing skid when visiting the Phoenix Mercury (4-15) at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Footprint Center. Keep reading for more info on how to watch this match streaming live on FuboTV.
How to Watch Mercury vs. Sky
- Game Day: Thursday, July 20, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: NBA TV
- Arena: Footprint Center
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Key Stats for Mercury vs. Sky
- The Mercury record 76.7 points per game, 5.1 fewer points than the 81.8 the Sky allow.
- Phoenix has a 3-2 record when putting up more than 81.8 points.
- The Mercury’s offense has been much better in home games (77.9 PPG) compared to road games (75.7 PPG). Likewise, their defense has been much better when playing at home (81.7 PPG allowed) when compared to away games (89.6 PPG allowed).
- The Sky put up an average of 77.7 points per game, 8.1 fewer points than the 85.8 the Mercury allow.
- When it scores more than 85.8 points, Chicago is 5-1.
- The Sky put up more points per game at home (79.9) than on the road (75), but also give up more at home (82.4) than away (81.1).
Mercury Players to Watch
- The scoring leader for the Mercury this season is Brittney Griner, who averages 19.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.
- Brianna Turner is Phoenix’s leading rebounder, pulling down 6.1 per game, while Sug Sutton is its best passer, distributing 5.1 assists in each contest.
- Diana Taurasi leads the Mercury in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.1 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Moriah Jefferson and Griner lead Phoenix on the defensive end, with Jefferson leading the team in steals, averaging 1.1 per game, and Griner in blocks, averaging 1.9 per contest.
Sky Players to Watch
- Kahleah Copper is at the top of the Sky scoring leaderboard with 17.3 points per game. She also pulls down 4.8 rebounds and dishes out 1.9 assists per game.
- Chicago’s leader in rebounds is Alanna Smith with 6.5 per game, and its leader in assists is Courtney Williams with 6.2 per game.
- Marina Mabrey is reliable from three-point range and leads the Sky with 1.9 made threes per game.
- Chicago’s leader in steals is Smith (1.2 per game), and its leader in blocks is Elizabeth Williams (1.6 per game).
Mercury Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2023 | Liberty | L 99-95 | Away |
| 7/7/2023 | Lynx | L 75-64 | Away |
| 7/9/2023 | Sparks | W 78-72 | Home |
| 7/11/2023 | Aces | L 98-72 | Away |
| 7/18/2023 | Sun | – | Home |
| 7/20/2023 | Sky | – | Home |
| 7/23/2023 | Mystics | – | Away |
| 7/25/2023 | Dream | – | Away |
| 7/30/2023 | Sky | – | Away |
| 8/1/2023 | Fever | – | Away |
| 8/3/2023 | Dream | – | Home |
Sky Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2023 | Sparks | W 86-78 | Home |
| 7/2/2023 | Fever | W 89-87 | Away |
| 7/7/2023 | Dream | L 82-68 | Home |
| 7/9/2023 | Dream | L 88-77 | Home |
| 7/12/2023 | Sun | L 84-72 | Home |
| 7/20/2023 | Mercury | – | Away |
| 7/22/2023 | Storm | – | Away |
| 7/25/2023 | Aces | – | Home |
| 7/28/2023 | Storm | – | Home |
| 7/30/2023 | Mercury | – | Home |
| 8/4/2023 | Wings | – | Away |
