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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
27%
Phoenix Mercury
VS
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Minnesota Lynx
Projected Score
PHO 84
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MIN 92
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Minnesota Lynx maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Minnesota Lynx holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Minnesota Lynx shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
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 84.5 points per game while shooting 44.4%.
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx produces 92.7 points per game on 48.3% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Minnesota Lynx'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 (45.5%)
Minnesota Lynx (54.5%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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