Napheesa Collier takes the Minnesota Lynx (6-9) into a matchup with the Phoenix Mercury (3-11) after scoring 31 points in a 99-97 victory over the Storm. It’s on Saturday, July 1, 2023, tipping at 10:00 PM ET. Below you’ll find all the details you need to watch this contest, including on FuboTV.
How to Watch Mercury vs. Lynx
- Game Day: Saturday, July 1, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: NBA TV
- Arena: Footprint Center
- Live Stream on Fubo: Start your free trial today!
Key Stats for Mercury vs. Lynx
- The Mercury average 76.6 points per game, 7.9 fewer points than the 84.5 the Lynx allow.
- Phoenix is 3-1 when scoring more than 84.5 points.
- In 2023, the Mercury’s offense has been better at home, where they score 78.1 points per game, compared to on the road, where they put up 75.1 per game. Defensively, they have been much tougher in home games, where they allow 82.4 points per game, versus road games, where they allow their opponents to score 89.1 per game.
- The Lynx average 6.7 fewer points per game (79.1) than the Mercury allow their opponents to score (85.8).
- Minnesota has gone 3-1 when it has scored more than 85.8 points.
- In 2023 the Lynx are scoring more points at home (79.9 per game) than away (78.5). And they are giving up less at home (84.0) than on the road (84.9).
Mercury Players to Watch
- The scoring leader for the Mercury this season is Brittney Griner, who averages 19.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
- Brianna Turner is Phoenix’s leading rebounder, pulling down 5.7 per game, while Sug Sutton is its best passer, distributing 5.4 assists in each contest.
- The Mercury get the most three-point shooting production out of Diana Taurasi, who makes 2.0 threes per game.
- The Phoenix steals leader is Turner, who averages 1.0 steal per game, while its blocks leader is Griner, who compiles 2.3 rejections per contest.
Lynx Players to Watch
- The Lynx’s leader in scoring and rebounding is Collier with 22.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.
- Minnesota’s assist leader is Lindsay Allen with 3.7 per game. She also scores 4.4 points per game and tacks on 2.3 rebounds per game.
- Kayla McBride makes 2.0 three-pointers per game, the most on the Lynx.
- Collier’s steals (1.7 steals per game) and blocks (1.3 blocks per game) lead Minnesota defensively.
Mercury Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2023 | Liberty | L 89-71 | Away |
| 6/21/2023 | Aces | L 99-79 | Home |
| 6/24/2023 | Storm | L 97-74 | Away |
| 6/27/2023 | Wings | L 77-62 | Home |
| 6/29/2023 | Fever | W 85-63 | Home |
| 7/1/2023 | Lynx | – | Home |
| 7/5/2023 | Liberty | – | Away |
| 7/7/2023 | Lynx | – | Away |
| 7/9/2023 | Sparks | – | Home |
| 7/11/2023 | Aces | – | Away |
| 7/18/2023 | Sun | – | Home |
Lynx Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2023 | Aces | L 93-62 | Away |
| 6/20/2023 | Sparks | W 67-61 | Away |
| 6/22/2023 | Sun | L 89-68 | Home |
| 6/27/2023 | Storm | W 104-93 | Home |
| 6/29/2023 | Storm | W 99-97 | Away |
| 7/1/2023 | Mercury | – | Away |
| 7/5/2023 | Fever | – | Home |
| 7/7/2023 | Mercury | – | Home |
| 7/9/2023 | Aces | – | Home |
| 7/12/2023 | Wings | – | Home |
| 7/18/2023 | Dream | – | Away |
