The Washington Mystics (13-14) aim to halt a seven-game road losing streak at the Phoenix Mercury (7-20) on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET. Hoping to catch this game live? Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to watch this matchup, including on FuboTV.
How to Watch Mercury vs. Mystics
- Game Day: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Arena: Footprint Center
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Key Stats for Mercury vs. Mystics
- The 77.1 points per game the Mercury average are just 3.5 fewer points than the Mystics give up (80.6).
- When Phoenix scores more than 80.6 points, it is 4-4.
- The Mercury’s offense has been much better at home (79.6 PPG) compared to their play on the road (74.8 PPG). Similarly, their defense has been much better at home (79.3 PPG allowed) when compared to away games (88.1 PPG allowed).
- The Mystics put up only 3.1 fewer points per game (80.8) than the Mercury give up to opponents (83.9).
- When it scores more than 83.9 points, Washington is 5-5.
- The Mystics score more points per game at home (84.7) than on the road (76.5), and also concede fewer points at home (79.9) than on the road (81.3).
Mercury Players to Watch
- The scoring leader for the Mercury this season is Brittney Griner, who averages 18.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
- Brianna Turner leads Phoenix in rebounding, averaging 6.1 per game, while Sug Sutton leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 4.7 in each contest.
- The Mercury get the most three-point shooting production out of Diana Taurasi, who knocks down 2.7 threes per game.
- Turner is Phoenix’s leader in steals, averaging 1.1 steals per game, while Griner leads them in blocks with 1.6 per contest.
Mystics Players to Watch
- Brittney Sykes is the top scorer for the Mystics with 14.4 points per game. She also tacks on 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game to her scoring output.
- Tianna Hawkins has a stat line of 5.1 rebounds, 8.8 points and 1.5 assists per game for Washington to take the top rebound spot on the team. Natasha Cloud has the top spot for assists with 6.0 per game, adding 12.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per matchup.
- Li Meng averages 1.3 three-pointers per game, the most on the Mystics.
- Washington’s leader in steals is Sykes with 2.2 per game, and its leader in blocks is Queen Egbo with 0.7 per game.
Mercury Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2023 | Dream | L 78-65 | Away |
| 7/30/2023 | Sky | L 104-85 | Away |
| 8/1/2023 | Fever | L 72-71 | Away |
| 8/3/2023 | Dream | W 91-71 | Home |
| 8/5/2023 | Storm | L 97-91 | Home |
| 8/8/2023 | Mystics | – | Home |
| 8/10/2023 | Sun | – | Home |
| 8/13/2023 | Storm | – | Away |
| 8/18/2023 | Liberty | – | Home |
| 8/20/2023 | Fever | – | Home |
| 8/23/2023 | Sparks | – | Away |
Mystics Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2023 | Lynx | L 97-92 | Away |
| 7/28/2023 | Wings | L 90-62 | Away |
| 7/30/2023 | Dream | L 80-73 | Away |
| 8/4/2023 | Sparks | W 79-77 | Home |
| 8/6/2023 | Sparks | L 91-83 | Home |
| 8/8/2023 | Mercury | – | Away |
| 8/11/2023 | Aces | – | Away |
| 8/13/2023 | Sky | – | Home |
| 8/18/2023 | Fever | – | Away |
| 8/20/2023 | Wings | – | Home |
| 8/22/2023 | Sun | – | Home |
