Lynx Set to Face Struggling Mercury in WNBA Showdown

The Minnesota Lynx, currently leading the WNBA with a record of 6-2, aim for their fifth consecutive victory as they take on the Phoenix Mercury, who are in search of redemption after five straight losses. The matchup is scheduled for Monday night at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.

In their last outing, the Lynx dominated the Chicago Sky, securing a decisive 79-58 win thanks to a powerful third-quarter surge that included a 12-0 run. Nia Coffey was instrumental, scoring 20 points on 6-of-9 shooting from beyond the arc, while rookie Olivia Miles contributed 17 points and six assists. The Lynx's defense was impressive, limiting the Sky to just 28.6% shooting overall.

On the other hand, the Mercury faced a tough battle against the New York Liberty, narrowly losing 75-68. Despite a valiant effort from Kahleah Copper, who scored 16 points, the team has struggled recently, marking their longest losing streak since 2023. Alyssa Thomas also played well, adding 15 points and eight assists.

Leading the Lynx is Natasha Howard, who averages 17.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. With Napheesa Collier out due to ankle surgery, Courtney Williams has stepped up, contributing 16.3 points, while Miles averages 15.4 points and 5.9 assists. For the Mercury, Copper leads with 18.4 points per game, and Thomas is right behind her with 16.7 points, 8.1 assists, and 7.2 rebounds.

This matchup promises to be exciting for WNBA fans. Be sure to catch the action live!

Viewers can watch the Lynx vs. Mercury game on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET on KTVK TV in Phoenix or stream it live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.