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August 25, 2026 β’ Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 25, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Washington Mystics (23-15) meets Phoenix Mercury (13-25) at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix.
Washington Mystics
Visiting Side
Record
23-15
Phoenix Mercury
Home Side
Record
13-25
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WAS
|
24 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 94 |
PHO
|
15 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 84 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 52%
Washington Mystics
VS
48%
Phoenix Mercury
Projected Score
WAS 88
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PHO 84
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Washington Mystics controls the glass more effectively.
Washington Mystics
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 Washington Mystics Could Win
Washington Mystics generates 83.0 points per game while shooting 45.4%.
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury produces 85.2 points per game on 44.5% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Washington Mystics's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
10,459
Closing Odds
Line: WSH -2.5 | O/U: 168.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Natasha Mack
19
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
10
Team Points
Sonia Citron
19
Team Assists
Sonia Citron
9
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Washington Mystics (44.8%)
Phoenix Mercury (55.2%)
Total Submissions: 56 circles
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