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WNBA Thursday Night Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury The Minnesota Lynx open their 10th consecutive appearance in the WNBA Playoffs with a second-round matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, who advanced to the second round thanks to Shey Peddy’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer to knock out the defending champs. Minnesota’s 10-year streak of playoff appearances is tied with Seattle (2004-13) as the second-longest in league history, trailing only Indiana (2005-16). The Lynx have the longest active streak, followed by the Sparks (9) and the Mercury (8). In two games against the Mercury this season, rookie Crystal Dangerfield led the Lynx in scoring (19.5 PPG), while sophomore Napheesa Collier was second in scoring (16.5) and led the Lynx in rebounds (7.5), assists (5.0), steals (3.5) and blocks (2.0). In two games against the Lynx this season, Skylar Diggins-Smith averaged 23.0 points and 3.0 assists but also averaged 5.5 turnovers, matching her highest mark against any opponent this se...

WNBA Tuesday Night Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics The Mercury were expected to be a top-4 team, at best, and compete for a championship come playoff time. The playoffs are here and they had to settle for a No. 5 seed. Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith have stepped up big-time, however, since the losses of Brittney Griner (personal) and Bria Hartley (injury) to give the team momentum. Taurasi’s best scoring performance this season came against the Mystics on Aug. 23. Her veteran savvy is the biggest advantage Phoenix has and it really could make a big impact on the outcome of the contest. However, that the talent drops off after Taurasi and Diggins-Smith is a weakness of the Mercury’s offense. LIVE STREAM

WNBA Friday Night Phoenix Mercury vs Seattle Storm Phoenix Mercury Preview Phoenix Mercury have 14 wins and 8 losses this season. They come into this game after beating Connecticut Sun in their previous with an end score of 95-100. In that game, the Mercury scored 30 points in the first quarter, 21 in the second, 10 in the third, 28 in the fourth, and 11 in overtime. The top players for the Mercury were Skylar Diggins-Smith as she scored 33 points with 6 assists and Diana Taurasi with 28 points and 7 assists in the game. Seattle Storm Preview Seattle Storm also won their last game, which was against Dallas Wings with an end score of 107-95. In that game, the Storm scored 28 points in the first quarter, 27 in the second, 26 in the third, and 26 in the fourth. Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart both put up the most points for their side with 23 each. LIVE STREAM

WNBA Wednesday Night Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Connecticut Sun Preview Connecticut Sun are currently sitting in second place of the Eastern Conference with 10 wins and 10 losses this season. They won their last game against Indiana Fever. We have seen Kelsey Mitchell and Tiffany Mitchell be good attacking players for the Sun as they have the highest points for their side this season. The Sun will be looking to gain a winning streak by beating Mercury. Phoenix Mercury Preview Phoenix Mercury lost the match the last time they met against the Sun, which ended in 70-85 to the Sun. In that game, the Mercury scored 17 points in the first quarter, 17 in the second, 14 in the third, and 22 in the fourth. They will be looking to get their revenge in this game. LIVE STREAM

WNBA Monday Night Phoenix Mercury vs Connecticut Sun Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida, 3 p.m. Monday. The Mercury will finally play their first game vs. their former star DeWanna Bonner after it and other WNBA games were postponed Aug. 26 following the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin. Bonner is fifth in WNBA scoring, in between Mercury guards Diana Taurasi and Skylar Diggins-Smith.  The Mercury (12-7) have won six straight and clinched a playoff berth. Connecticut (9-10) can clinch a playoff berth with a win. Other former Mercury players now with the Sun are Briann January and Essence Carson. Mercury F Nia Coffey (ankle) is questionable. The teams will meet again Wednesday. LIVE STREAM

WNBA Saturday Night Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty The Mercury (11-7) try to extend their season high five-game win streak (longest since eight in 2018) against the last-place Liberty (2-15). Phoenix won the first meeting 96-67 on Aug. 2. New York has lost three straight since upsetting Chicago on Aug. 25.  The Liberty have been without No. 1 overall draft pick Sabrina Ionescu (ankle) for all but three games. Mercury G Diana Taurasi has made a WNBA record 28 3-pointers over the last four games. F Brianna Turner became the third player in league history with at least 16 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks and four assists in Thursday's 105-81 win over Indiana. G Shatori Walker-Kimbrough played 38 minutes vs. the Fever with a plus 24 rating. F Nia Coffey (hand) is probably and G Sophie Cunningham (hip) is questionable.  LIVE STREAM

WNBA Thursday Night Phoenix Mercury vs Indiana Fever Even without two key performers, the Phoenix Mercury are rolling along and seemingly on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. The Mercury looks for a season-high fifth consecutive victory on Thursday night against the Indiana Fever, mired in a five-game slide, at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Even with Brittney Griner (17.7 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game) no longer in the "Wubble" for personal reasons and Bria Hartley (14.6 ppg) done for the season because of a knee injury, Phoenix (10-7) is playing some of its best basketball of 2020. The Mercury have won four in a row for the second time this season and play their next four games against teams currently sporting losing records. LIVE STREAM

WNBA Tuesday Night Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury Las Vegas Aces Preview Las Vegas Aces won their previous game, which was against New York Liberty. In that game, The Aces scored 19 points in the first quarter, 20 in the second, 17 in the third, and 24 in the third. Their top players were A’ja Wilson, as she put up 20 points, and Dearica Hamby who also put up 17 points with 4 assists. All in all, a good game for the Aces that allowed them to get their 12th win of the season. Phoenix Mercury Preview Phoenix Mercury also won their last game, with a finals score of 79-83. In the game, the Mercury registered 33 points in the first quarter, 18 in the second, 14 in the third, and 18 in the fourth. Skylar Diggins-Smith scored the most points for her side (25) and Diana Taurasi with 23 points. LIVE STREAM

WNBA Sunday night Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Minnesota Lynx Preview Minnesota Lynx are in 4th place of the Western Conference with 10 wins and 4 losses this season. They have won three of their last five games in the league. They won their previous game, which was against the Atlanta Dream with a final score of 79-88. The Lynx registered 25 points in the first quarter, 26 in the second, 18 in the third and 19 in the fourth. Crystal Dangerfield was the top player for her side as she scored 23 points, with 2 assists. Odyssey Sims also did her bit as she put up 17 points with 9 assists for her team-mates. Phoenix Mercury Preview Phoenix Mercury are in 5th place of the Western Conference with 8 wins and 7 losses this season. The Mercury are on a two-game winning streak, after beating Washington Mystics twice. In the previous game against the Mystics, the game finished with an end score of 94-72. Skylar Diggins-Smith did her bit as she scored the most points for her side...

WBNA Friday Night Phoenix Mercury vs Washington Mystics After a day of reflection to renew their commitments to social justice causes, both the Washington Mystics and Phoenix Mercury return to action Friday night in a game critical to both teams' postseason chances. In a normal season, this game would be a marquee matchup pitting Elena Delle Donne and the defending champion Mystics (4-9) versus WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi and the Mercury (7-7). But this season has been anything but normal, starting with life in the "wubble," and the absence of Delle Donne as she recovers from offseason back surgery. And both of those facts have taken a back seat to the on-going commitment -- at the league, team, and player levels -- to raise attention to social injustice. Justice for Breonna Taylor has been at the forefront of nearly every conversation among WNBA players on this subject, and the recent fatal shooting of Jacob Blake intensified that spotlight yet a...