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July 8, 2026 β’ Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
WNBA PREVIEW β’ July 8, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Chicago Sky (7-14) meets Phoenix Mercury (8-14) at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Chicago Sky
Visiting Side
Record
7-14
Phoenix Mercury
Home Side
Record
8-14
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHI
|
24 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 77 |
|
PHO
|
15 | 16 | 13 | 22 | 66 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 54%
Chicago Sky
VS
46%
Phoenix Mercury
Projected Score
CHI 87
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PHO 84
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Chicago Sky boasts a superior average point differential.
Chicago Sky
STAT
Phoenix Mercury
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Phoenix Mercury plays on familiar turf at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Chicago Sky Could Win
Chicago Sky generates 89.1 points per game while shooting 44.3%.
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury produces 84.5 points per game on 44.4% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Phoenix Mercury's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
9,586
Closing Odds
Line: PHX -4.5 | O/U: 172.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Kahleah Copper
25
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
5
Team Points
Sydney Taylor
16
Team Assists
Natasha Cloud
6
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Chicago Sky (53.1%)
Phoenix Mercury (46.9%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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