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