Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury
Minnesota snaps 5-game losing streak with win over Mercury
PHOENIX -- — Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Moriah Jefferson had 12 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-71 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Minnesota, which won in Phoenix for the 10th straight time, went on a 20-8 run, capped by a corner 3-pointer by Bridget Carleton, to take a 70-61 lead.
Natalie Achonwa also scored 12 points, 10 coming in the first half, for Minnesota (4-13). Jessica Shepard grabbed 13 rebounds.
Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 25 points for Phoenix (7-10). Diana Taurasi added 15 points and Shey Peddy had 12.
Tina Charles grabbed seven rebounds to eclipse 3,500 in her career. Charles is the only player in WNBA history with at least 6,850 points and 3,500 rebounds.
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Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Kurt Walker
Referee:Billy Smith
Referee:Toni Patillo
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Golden State | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Portland | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Seattle | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
| Las Vegas | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
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