Mercury vs Wings statistics
| Stat |
Mercury |
Wings |
| Streak |
W1 |
L4 |
| Last Ten Games |
5-5 |
3-6 |
| Points Per Game |
78.8 |
81.2 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.5 |
37.6 |
| Assists Per Game |
18.5 |
18.7 |
| Blocks Per Game |
5.2 |
5.9 |
| Steals Per Game |
7.5 |
6.9 |
| Field Goal % |
39.6 |
43.5 |
| Three Point % |
33.4 |
28.7 |
| Points Against |
83.6 |
84.1 |
Dallas Wings recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/7/24 |
@ Los Angeles Sparks |
L |
81-72 |
| 6/5/24 |
vs Las Vegas Aces |
L |
95-81 |
| 6/2/24 |
@ Minnesota Lynx |
L |
87-76 |
| 5/31/24 |
@ Connecticut Sun |
L |
74-72 |
| 5/26/24 |
@ Los Angeles Sparks |
W |
84-83 |
Phoenix Mercury recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/7/24 |
vs Minnesota Lynx |
W |
81-80 |
| 6/4/24 |
@ Seattle Storm |
L |
80-62 |
| 6/2/24 |
vs Los Angeles Sparks |
W |
87-68 |
| 5/31/24 |
@ Minnesota Lynx |
L |
95-71 |
| 5/29/24 |
@ New York Liberty |
L |
81-78 |
Mercury vs Wings predictions
Heading into this matchup, all eyes are likely going to be on Phoenix Mercury's Kahleah Copper, who's been lighting up the scoreboard with an impressive 23.5 points per game. Copper's ability to slice through defenses will be crucial, especially on the road where the Mercury have struggled this season. Additionally, the playmaking skills of Natasha Cloud, dishing out 7.6 assists per game, will be vital in setting the tempo and establishing Mercury's offensive rhythm. Phoenix will also look to Natasha Mack to dominate the boards, where her 7.3 rebounds per game could be the difference-maker in keeping possessions alive and stifling the Wings' second-chance points.
On the flip side, Dallas Wings have their own powerhouse in Arike Ogunbowale, whose scoring prowess peaks with an average of 26.6 points per game. Arike’s dynamic play is not just limited to scoring; her contribution extends to creating opportunities for her teammates, as evident from her 5.0 assists per game. The Wings will also rely heavily on Monique Billings, who has been a force on the rebounding front with 8.9 rebounds per game. Billings’ ability to control the glass could potentially neutralize one of Phoenix’s key strengths and shift the momentum in favor of Dallas, especially on their home court.
Considering the dynamics and key player performances, Phoenix might have a slight edge to snap their road skid given the urgency to steer back into a winning course. However, with Dallas playing at home and the statistical edge in rebounding and scoring from key players like Ogunbowale and Billings, the Wings might just have enough to defend their turf and capitalize on Phoenix's road woes. The game promises to be a closely contested affair, but I’m leaning slightly towards the Wings pulling off a narrow victory in what could be a pivotal turning point in their season.
Dallas Wings injuries
- Natasha Howard (F): Out
- Satou Sabally (F): Out
- Jaelyn Brown (G): Out
Mercury vs Wings game info
| Venue |
College Park Center |
| Location |
Arlington, TX |
| Tip-off |
Sun 4:00 PM |
