Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: Head-to-head, season stats, last 5 games and more for 2024 WNBA playoffs

By Ethen Hutton

Modified Sep 21, 2024 05:22 GMT

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The WNBA regular season has come to a close, and the playoff matchups are set for the 2024 season. The No. 2 Minnesota Lynx will take on the No. 7 Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

The Lynx posted a record of 30-10 in the regular season, finishing two games behind the top-seeded New York Liberty, closing their season out with an 8-2 record across their last 10 games of the season.

Phoenix finished with a 19-21 overall record but struggled down the stretch of the regular season. The Mercury won just three of their final 10 games during their touch stretch.

Here is an in-depth look at this rivalry's history ahead of their first-round playoff matchup.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: Head-to-head

The Lynx had the Mercury's number through their four regular-season matchups, winning three games. Minnesota dominated in the series opener on May 31, winning 95-71.

The Mercury tied the series up with an 81-80 win on June 7, but lost the final two matchups of the season. The Lynx secured their second win over the Mercury on June 22, with a 73-60 victory, and their third on Aug. 28, winning 89-76.

• Friday, May 31: Lynx def. Mercury 95-71
• Friday, June 7: Mercury def. Lynx 81-80
• Saturday, June 22: Lynx def. Mercury 73-60
• Wednesday, Aug. 28: Lynx def. Mercury 89-76

Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: Season stats

Minnesota topped Phoenix in nearly every major statistical category in the regular season and led the league in assists and 3-point percentage. The Lynx also finished in the top three in steals and field-goal percentage.

However, Phoenix averaged more blocks per game and averaged less turnovers than Minnesota.

Team	Pts	FG%	Reb	Ast	Stl	TO
Minnesota Lynx	82.0	44.8%	34.3	23.0	8.6	13.4
Phoenix Mercury	81.5	43.7%	32.3	19.9	6.6	13.3

Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: Last 5 games

Minnesota Lynx's last five games:

• Tuesday, Sept. 17: Lynx def. Sun 78-76
• Sunday, Sept. 15: Lynx def. Liberty 88-79
• Friday, Sept. 13: Lynx def. Sky 83-66
• Tuesday, Sept. 10: Lynx def. Dream
• Sunday, Sept. 8: Lynx def. Mystics 78-71

Phoenix Mercury's last five games

• Tuesday, Sept. 17: Mercury def. Sparks 85-81
• Sunday, Sept.15: Mercury def. Sky 93-88
• Friday, Sept. 13: Sun def. Mercury 88-69
• Saturday, Sept. 7: Storm def. Mercury 90-66
• Thursday, Sept. 5: Mystics def. Mercury 90-77

Which team do you think will come out on top between the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.