Final
July 13, 2026 β’ Target Center, Minneapolis
WNBA PREVIEW β’ July 13, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Phoenix Mercury (8-17) meets Minnesota Lynx (18-6) at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Phoenix Mercury
Visiting Side
Record
8-17
Minnesota Lynx
Home Side
Record
18-6
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHO
|
27 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
|
MIN
|
21 | 29 | 19 | 35 | 104 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
65%
Phoenix Mercury
VS
35%
Minnesota Lynx
Projected Score
PHO 84
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MIN 73
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Phoenix Mercury boasts a superior average point differential.
- Phoenix Mercury controls the glass more effectively.
- Phoenix Mercury operates with higher offensive efficiency.
Phoenix Mercury
STAT
Minnesota Lynx
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Minnesota Lynx plays on familiar turf at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury generates 85.2 points per game while shooting 44.5%.
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx produces 89.8 points per game on 40.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Phoenix Mercury's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Target Center, Minneapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
10,221
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -11.5 | O/U: 169.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Kayla McBride
37
Team Assists
Olivia Miles
8
Team Points
Kahleah Copper
26
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
12
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Phoenix Mercury (48.5%)
Minnesota Lynx (51.5%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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