The Atlanta Dream (19-11, 11-6 Eastern Conference) will face off against the Phoenix Mercury (19-11, 9-7 Western Conference) in Phoenix on Sunday at 6pm EDT. The Mercury are aiming to secure their 20th win of the season as they host the Dream.
Phoenix holds an 11-4 record at home and ranks fifth in the WNBA, averaging 20.8 assists per game. Alyssa Thomas leads the Mercury with an average of 9.2 rebounds per game. On the road, Atlanta stands at 9-7 and leads the league with 36.2 rebounds per game, with Bryona Jones contributing 7.3 rebounds for the Dream.
Phoenix averages 79.7 points per game but allows 84.6 points to their opponents, a difference of 4.9 points. They score 9.3 points per game, 2.4 more than their opponents’ average of 6.9 shots. The teams are meeting for the third time this season, with the Dream winning the last encounter on August 1st by 95-72. Alisha Gray led the Dream with 26 points, while Carly Copper scored 19 for Phoenix.
Key players include Satou Sabally, who averages 17.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for the Mercury, and Alyssa Thomas, who has scored 16.8 points over her last 10 games. Alisha Gray averages 18.9 points and 5.4 rebounds for Atlanta, with Naz Hillmon contributing an average of 1.6 three-pointers per game in her recent 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Mercury are 5-5, averaging 82 points, 35.8 rebounds, 20.5 assists, 7.2 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game, shooting 43.5% from the field, while allowing opponents to average 80.2 points. Meanwhile, the Dream have gone 7-3, averaging 85.3 points, 34.9 rebounds, 22.3 assists, 7 steals, and 4.2 blocks, shooting 46.8% from the floor and limiting opponents to 76.2 points per game. Neither team currently has any listed injuries.
Fan Take: This matchup highlights the growing competitiveness in the WNBA, showcasing key players who continue to push the league’s high level of play. For fans, games like these not only bring thrilling action but also raise the profile of women’s basketball, helping to grow the sport’s popularity and influence.
