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Mercury And The Lynx To Battle Once Again
Sep 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) drives the ball as Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) defends during game three of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx have an extensive history. They have faced each other in the playoffs several times, and in Phoenix's most recent run, the Mercury came out victorious. Phoenix beat Minnesota 3-1 in that series, and that win led to the franchise's sixth WNBA Finals appearance. Before that playoff run, the Lynx were one of the teams the Mercury struggled against. Minnesota won the season series, but Phoenix avoided the sweep. Now, the Mercury have a chance to redeem themselves and win a season series against a major rival. The first time these teams will meet is in May, and the Mercury will be home. That will be Phoenix's third game of the season, and they will face the Las Vegas Aces and the Golden State Valkyries before that. The Mercury can set the tone and start the series with the Lynx with the lead. After that, these teams will meet two more times, and the Mercury will host them again in the second. That is one of Phoenix's Commissioner's Cup games, and a win will improve their

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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