Phoenix Mercury W vs Minnesota Lynx W Final Score 100-104 — Jul 14, 2026 | Iskor, Box Score at Stats
NBA W · Target Center
Scoreboard
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mercury W
|
27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
Lynx W
|
21 | 29 | 19 | 35 | 104 |
AI PREDIKSYONForecast ng Neural Network
AIGinawa ang forecast na ito bago ang tip-off — ikumpara ito sa final score sa itaas.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mercury W
|
19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 78 |
|
Lynx W
|
23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 89 |
Kumpiyansa: 78%
Lynx W paborito
Minnesota enters as a 7-seed-level team in the Western Conference with a legitimate claim to second-best record (19–6) behind Las Vegas. Their 88.8 PPG on 79.7 allowed represents elite two-way efficiency; they are +9.1 point differential per game. O. Miles (17.7 PPG), Howard Natasha (7.8 RPG, interior defense), McBride Kayla Renae (15.3 PPG), and C. Williams (4.0 APG) form a versatile, defensively disciplined roster. The Lynx's home court at Target Center is historically formidable. Phoenix, by contrast, is spiraling at 9–16 (0.333 win percentage), having lost four of five, including a catastrophic 58–106 blowout to Las Vegas two days ago. While K. Copper leads the Mercury at 20.1 PPG and A. Thomas distributes at 7.9 APG, the team allows 87.3 PPG—fourth-worst in the league—and lacks secondary creation. Head-to-head history strongly favors Minnesota: they won 111–77 on June 2 and 88–84 on May 13, both decisive margins. Minnesota's recent form is mixed (2–3 in last five), but a home game against a depleted opponent is as close to a gimme as the regular season offers. Phoenix's only path is Copper offensive excellence and a tempo-up attack to negate the Lynx's half-court defense. Expect Minnesota to control the pace, feed Howard and Natasha in the post, and suffocate Phoenix's perimeter options. This is a classic money-line favorite without meaningful upset catalyst.
Dinamika ng Scoring
Unang Half (Q1-Q2)
83P
Lynx control tempo early; Mercury struggles defensively
Ikalawang Half (Q3-Q4)
84P
Defensive grind; both teams tighten up in final period
Kabuuang Puntos
167
Saklaw 155-180
Pagsusuri ng Matchup
Lynx W
Elite home court advantage
Strong defensive intensity
Balanced scoring depth
Recent loss to Connecticut
Inconsistent vs top teams
Mercury W
K. Copper scoring prowess
A. Thomas playmaking ability
Nothing to lose mentality
Worst record in West
Struggling defensive metrics
Mga Risk Factor
Mercury upset potential
Lynx motivation variance
Mga Player na Dapat Bantayan
O. Miles
Lynx W
Primary scorer; 17.7 PPG drives Lynx offense and versatility
Howard Natasha
Lynx W
Rebounder and interior force; 7.8 RPG controls glass
K. Copper
Mercury W
Mercury's only star; 20.1 PPG but lacks supporting cast
A. Thomas
Mercury W
Distributor; 7.9 APG provides offensive structure for Phoenix
Mga Statistical Edge
Unang Maka-iskor
Lynx W
65%
Pinakamainit na Quarter
Q1
Preview ng Laro
Minnesota starts aggressively, establishing early dominance through O. Miles' pick-and-roll game and Howard Natasha's interior rebounding. By the end of Q1, the Lynx lead 23–19, forcing Phoenix into a halfcourt struggle. In the second quarter, K. Copper keeps Phoenix competitive with aggressive shot-making (15–16 points by halftime), but Minnesota's spacing and C. Williams' ball movement create separation. The Lynx reach halftime up 45–38, having controlled tempo and forced Phoenix into defensive rotations they cannot execute. The third quarter is a defensive war: both teams tighten up, and scoring drops. Minnesota maintains a 67–58 lead entering Q4, where neither team breaks 25 points. Despite a late Copper push—he finishes with 22–23 points—A. Thomas' nine assists cannot generate enough volume against the Lynx's suffocating scheme. McBride Kayla Renae's perimeter defense and C. Williams' four assists in the fourth seal the outcome. Minnesota wins 89–78 in a controlled, low-variance performance befitting their talent and Phoenix's poor form.
Minnesota's 19–6 record, elite home court, balanced scoring, and 2–0 head-to-head dominance over a historically poor Phoenix team (9–16, worst record in West, losing 4 of 5) create an overwhelming favorite scenario. Only K. Copper's isolated excellence or a complete Lynx letdown provides upset risk.
Stats ng Team
Mercury W
STAT
Lynx W
| Team | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | REB | OREB | DREB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury W |
24/38 | 63% | 11/25 | 44% | 19/21 | 91% | 26 | - | - | 28 | 5 | - | 14 | - |
| Lynx W |
22/32 | 69% | 12/29 | 41% | 24/26 | 92% | 24 | - | - | 20 | 9 | 4 | 12 | - |
Phoenix Mercury W vs Minnesota Lynx W — Game Recap
Tinalo ng Minnesota Lynx W ang Phoenix Mercury W 104-100 sa laban ng NBA W noong July 14, 2026 sa Target Center.
Nangunguna ang Minnesota Lynx W 50-49 sa halftime, at Tinapos ng sila ang trabaho nang may lamang na 4 puntos.
Pinangunahan ni K. Copper ang Phoenix Mercury W sa 26 puntos. Pinangunahan ni McBride Kayla Renae ang Minnesota Lynx W sa 37 puntos.
Bago ang tip-off, hinulaan ng aming AI model na mananalo ang Minnesota Lynx W 89-78 — tama ang pick. Nagproyekta ang forecast ng 167 kabuuang puntos laban sa 204 na aktwal na naitala; libreng tingnan sa page na ito ang buong quarter-by-quarter na prediksyon para sa larong ito.
Sundan ang Phoenix Mercury W vs Minnesota Lynx W sa NBA W gamit ang live scores, quarter-by-quarter na scoreboard, buong box score, at team statistics. Pinagsasama ng Basketball Predicts ang real-time na data at AI-powered na analytics — team form, head-to-head history, at scoring trends — para ibigay sa iyo ang kumpletong larawan ng bawat matchup.
Phoenix Mercury W — Mga Player
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K. CopperS |
32:14 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 6/9 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
 A. ThomasS |
36:33 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 8/14 | 0/0 | 3/4 |
 D. BonnerS |
33:00 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 4/5 | 2/7 | 3/4 |
 Makani MoniqueS |
26:37 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 3/4 | 3/5 | 2/2 |
 Brochant NoemieS |
17:21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1/1 | 0/2 | 0/0 |
 Whitcomb SamiB |
18:58 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0/0 | 3/4 | 0/0 |
 A. HeldB |
12:20 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1/1 | 0/2 | 2/2 |
 Vukosavljevic ValerianeB |
17:31 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0/3 | 0/0 | 4/4 |
 M. Suarez RodriguezB |
05:26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Minnesota Lynx W — Mga Player
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 McBride Kayla RenaeS |
35:01 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 5/6 | 6/11 | 9/9 |
 O. MilesS |
30:44 | 33 | 3 | 8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 8/9 |
 Howard NatashaS |
34:35 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 5/9 | 0/2 | 3/4 |
 C. WilliamsS |
35:22 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3/4 | 0/3 | 2/2 |
 N. CoffeyS |
29:55 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1/1 | 1/3 | 0/0 |
 Hamzova EliskaB |
08:55 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3/4 | 0/1 | 2/2 |
 M. CaldwellB |
07:15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/0 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
 Kosu AnastasiaB |
08:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
 Delaere AntoniaB |
10:13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Paghahambing ng Season
Mercury W
STAT
Lynx W
8-17
Record
18-6
.320
PCT
.750
7
Posisyon (Western Conference / Western Conference)
1
2082
Nagawang Puntos
2174
2182
Puntos ng Kalaban
1961
25
Mga Larong Nilaro
24
-
Streak
-
83.6
Puntos Bawat Laro
88.8
87.3
Puntos ng Kalaban Bawat Laro
79.7
Head to Head
0
2
Jun 2, 2026
Lynx W
111 - 77
Mercury W
May 13, 2026
Lynx W
88 - 84
Mercury W
Mercury W Kamakailan
Jul 11
@ Aces W
58-106
L
Jul 10
vs Fever W
92-89
L
Jul 8
vs Chicago Sky W
77-66
L
Jul 3
vs Storm W
67-90
W
Jun 27
@ Tempo W
89-80
W
Lynx W Kamakailan
Jul 11
vs Liberty W
85-90
W
Jul 8
@ Sun W
86-80
W
Jul 7
vs Sun W
90-89
L
Jul 3
@ Liberty W
86-99
L
Jun 28
@ Dallas Wings W
85-77
W
