Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, MN
TV: ESPN
Target Center in Minneapolis, MN is set to host the matchup between the Minnesota Lynx (30-10) and the Phoenix Mercury (19-21) in Game 2 of their series on Wednesday.
In Game 1, the Phoenix Mercury suffered a 102-95 defeat. The Mercury shot 50.0% from the field, making 37 out of 74 shots and 14 out of 27 from beyond the arc. They also had a free throw percentage of 63.6%, converting 7 out of 11 attempts. Phoenix grabbed 31 rebounds, dished out 19 assists, and recorded 8 steals in the game. However, their defense allowed Minnesota to shoot 49.3% from the field. Minnesota had 31 rebounds, 6 assists, and 8 steals in the game. They shot 96.0% from the free throw line and 41.7% from three-point range.
Natasha Cloud was a standout player for the Mercury in Game 1, scoring 33 points on 60.9% shooting while also grabbing 6 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists.
Phoenix has a season record of 19-21, averaging 81.5 points per game and shooting 43.9% from the field. They are also forcing 12.0 turnovers per game and allowing 84.8 points per game defensively.
In Game 1, the Minnesota Lynx grabbed 31 rebounds, made 10 steals, and shot 96.0% from the free throw line. Napheesa Collier led the team with 38 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Minnesota has a season record of 30-10, averaging 82.0 points per game and shooting 44.8% from the field. They are also surrendering only 75.6 points per game defensively.
Free Prediction: Take Minnesota -9.5
