WASHINGTON — The Phoenix Mercury, coming off three consecutive losses, face the Washington Mystics on Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT.
Mercury Seek to Break Losing Streak Against Mystics
Phoenix Mercury, with a 15-9 record, visits the Washington Mystics, who are 12-12 on the season.
- The Phoenix Mercury are on a three-game losing skid.
- Washington holds an 8-4 record at home.
- The Mystics rank third in the Eastern Conference for rebounding.
- Phoenix is sixth in the WNBA in scoring, averaging 82.9 points per game.
The Mystics boast an impressive 8-4 record at home this season. Washington sits third in the Eastern Conference, averaging 35.5 rebounds per game, with Kiki Iriafen leading the team with 8.4 boards. The Mercury, meanwhile, have a 6-5 record in road games.
Phoenix, currently sixth in the WNBA scoring 82.9 points per game, shoots 42.9% from the field. Washington’s field goal percentage stands at 43.3%, slightly higher than the 42.5% Phoenix allows. The Mercury’s shooting accuracy is 42.9%, just above Washington’s opponents’ average of 42.3%.
The teams met previously on May 25, with Phoenix securing a 68-62 victory. Monique Akoa Makani scored 13 points in that win.
Key Player Performances
For the Mystics, Brittney Sykes leads with 16.8 points and 4.5 assists per game. Shakira Austin has averaged 14.7 points over the last 10 games.
On the Mercury side, Alyssa Thomas is a standout, averaging 15.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 9.4 assists. Sami Whitcomb has contributed 12.8 points per game in their last 10 outings.
Recent Form
The Mystics have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, averaging 76.8 points, 34.9 rebounds, 18.5 assists, 6.2 steals, and 3.2 blocks per game, while shooting 42.8% from the field. Their opponents averaged 78.4 points.
Phoenix’s record over their last 10 games is 5-5. They’ve averaged 86.3 points, 34.8 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 7.4 steals, and 3.3 blocks per game, with a 44.0% field goal percentage. Their opponents have averaged 83.7 points.
Injury Report
The Mystics will be without Georgia Amoore, who is out for the season due to an ACL injury. The Mercury have no players listed on their injury report.
