The Phoenix Mercury (2-6) face the Washington Mystics (5-4) on Friday, June 16, 2023 at St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena. It tips at 8:00 PM ET. Want to stream this matchup? Read on for all the details you need, including how to watch on FuboTV.
How to Watch Mystics vs. Mercury
- Game Day: Friday, June 16, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV: ION
- Arena: St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena
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Key Stats for Mystics vs. Mercury
- The Mystics put up 11.7 fewer points per game (74.3) than the Mercury allow (86.0).
- The Mystics’ offense has been much better at home (78.5 PPG) compared to away games (71.0 PPG). However, their defense has been worse at home (76.5 PPG allowed) when compared to their play on the road (73.4 PPG allowed).
- The Mercury’s 79.1 points per game are only 4.3 more points than the 74.8 the Mystics allow.
- When it scores more than 74.8 points, Phoenix is 2-3.
- The Mercury score more points per game at home (80.3) than away (78.0), and also give up fewer points at home (84.5) than on the road (87.5).
Mystics Players to Watch
- Elena Delle Donne leads the Mystics in scoring, tallying 18.4 points per game to go with 6.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists.
- Washington’s leading rebounder is Shakira Austin averaging 8.8 boards per game and its best passer is Natasha Cloud and her 5.9 assists per game.
- The Mystics get the most three-point shooting production out of Ariel Atkins, who knocks down 1.6 threes per game.
- The Washington steals leader is Brittney Sykes, who averages 1.8 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Delle Donne, who compiles 1.3 rejections per contest.
Mercury Players to Watch
- The Mercury’s leader in scoring and rebounding is Brittney Griner with 20.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
- Phoenix’s assist leader is Diana Taurasi with 6.0 per game. She also records 15.3 points per game and grabs 3.5 rebounds per game.
- Taurasi is the top scorer from the three-point line for the Mercury, hitting 2.0 threes per game.
- Phoenix’s leader in steals and blocks is Griner with 1.0 steal and 2.5 blocks per game.
Mystics Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2023 | Wings | W 75-74 | Home |
| 6/3/2023 | Lynx | L 80-78 | Home |
| 6/9/2023 | Storm | W 73-66 | Away |
| 6/11/2023 | Storm | W 71-65 | Away |
| 6/13/2023 | Fever | L 87-66 | Away |
| 6/16/2023 | Mercury | – | Home |
| 6/18/2023 | Sky | – | Home |
| 6/22/2023 | Sky | – | Away |
| 6/25/2023 | Liberty | – | Away |
| 6/28/2023 | Dream | – | Home |
| 6/30/2023 | Dream | – | Away |
Mercury Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2023 | Sparks | L 99-93 | Home |
| 6/7/2023 | Wings | L 84-79 | Away |
| 6/9/2023 | Wings | L 90-77 | Away |
| 6/11/2023 | Fever | W 85-82 | Away |
| 6/13/2023 | Storm | L 83-69 | Home |
| 6/16/2023 | Mystics | – | Away |
| 6/18/2023 | Liberty | – | Away |
| 6/21/2023 | Aces | – | Home |
| 6/24/2023 | Storm | – | Away |
| 6/27/2023 | Wings | – | Home |
| 6/29/2023 | Fever | – | Home |
