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05-13 10:00

84 - 88

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TO71%

70%TO

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Ended84 - 88

10:00

Howard vs. Mack (Thomas got the ball)

0-0

9:39

Cooper Foot's turning jumper was blocked by Williams

0-0

9:36

Williams defensive rebound

0-0

9:28

Williams missed a three-point shot

0-0

9:24

Ayai defended the rebound

0-0

9:22

Bonner received an assist from Ayai and hit a two-point shot

2-0

9:03

McBride missed a pull-up jumper

2-0

8:58

Kofei offensive rebound

2-0

8:51

Myers hit a two-point shot

2-2

8:39

Myers committed a personal foul

2-2

8:27

Thomas missed a breakthrough layup

2-2

8:25

Myers defensive rebound

2-2

8:20

Kofei received an assist from Myers and hit a two-point layup

2-4

8:00

Ayai received an assist from Cooper and hit a three-point shot

5-4

7:49

McBride made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Mack

5-4

7:48

Howard kicked the ball for a violation

5-4

7:35

Ayai missed a three-point shot

5-4

7:32

Kofei defensive rebound

5-4

7:16

Kofei missed a breakthrough layup

5-4

7:15

Howard offensive rebound

5-4

7:15

Mike fouled on a shot

5-4

7:15

Howard made two free throws, the first of which missed

5-4

7:15

The Bobcats got an offensive rebound

5-4

7:15

Howard hit his second free throw

5-5

6:54

Thomas drifted and missed the shot

5-5

6:49

Myers defensive rebound

5-5

6:41

Myers missed a three-point pull-up jumper

5-5

6:39

Bonner defensive rebound

5-5

6:31

Ayai made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by McBride

5-5

6:25

McBride received an assist from Williams and hit a two-point shot

5-7

6:16

Ayai offensive foul

5-7

6:16

Ayai made an offensive foul mistake

5-7

5:54

Howard received an assist from McBride and hit a layup

5-9

5:47

Myers committed a personal foul

5-9

5:47

Mercury made a substitution, and Nojic came on to replace Bonner

5-9

5:47

The Bobcats made a substitution, and De Lisle came on to replace Miles

5-9

5:31

Mack received an assist from Thomas and hit a two-point jumper

7-9

5:26

Cofei fouled offensively

7-9

5:26

Kofei made a foul mistake on offense

7-9

5:14

Thomas missed a two-point shot

7-9

5:11

Kofei defensive rebound

7-9

5:02

Howard made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Ayai

7-9

4:57

Cooper received an assist from Thomas and hit a two-point layup

9-9

4:57

Williams fouled on a shot

9-9

4:57

Official suspension

9-9

4:57

Cooper missed the free throw

9-9

4:55

Kofei defensive rebound

9-9

4:46

Thomas kicked the ball for a violation

9-9

4:39

Williams missed a three-point stoppage jumper

9-9

4:37

The Bobcats got an offensive rebound

9-9

4:37

Ayai fouled off the ball

9-9

4:31

Williams missed a jumper during a pull-up shot

9-9

4:28

Mack defensive rebound

9-9

4:13

Thomas missed a layup

9-9

4:11

Howard defensive rebound

9-9

4:08

Howard made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Nojic

9-9

4:01

Cooper missed a three-pointer from long range

9-9

3:58

Howard defensive rebound

9-9

3:51

McBride missed a three-point pull-up jumper

9-9

3:48

Howard offensive rebound

9-9

3:46

Howard scored on a breakthrough layup

9-11

3:30

Nojić missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

9-11

3:28

Kofei defensive rebound

9-11

3:19

Howard made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Nojic

9-11

3:14

Cooper received an assist from Nojic and hit a two-point shot

11-11

3:14

Kofei shot foul

11-11

3:14

The Mercury made a substitution, and Linskens came on to replace Mike

11-11

3:14

Mercury made a substitution, and Broschan came on to replace Ayai

11-11

3:14

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Chekhova came on to replace Kofe

11-11

3:14

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Kosu came on to replace Howard

11-11

3:14

Cooper hit a free throw

12-11

3:07

Broschan fouled on a basket

12-11

3:07

McBride made two free throws, the first of which was hit

12-12

3:07

The Mercury made a substitution, and Bonner came on to replace Cooper

12-12

3:07

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Hamtsova came on to replace Williams

12-12

3:07

McBride hit his second free throw

12-13

2:47

Bonner missed a three-point shot

12-13

2:45

The Mercury got an offensive rebound

12-13

2:45

Kosu fouled off the ball

12-13

2:45

Thomas made two free throws, the first missed

12-13

2:45

The Mercury got an offensive rebound

12-13

2:45

Thomas hit the second free throw

13-13

2:30

Chekhova missed a three-point shot

13-13

2:27

Kosu offensive rebounds

13-13

2:23

Hamzova missed a three-point shot

13-13

2:18

Linskens defensive rebound

13-13

2:07

Bonner missed a two-point shot

13-13

2:05

Linskens offensive rebound

13-13

1:57

Linskens received an assist from Brochan and hit a three-point shot

16-13

1:29

Kosu received an assist from Delisle and hit a layup

16-15

1:16

Thomas scored on a breakthrough layup

18-15

1:05

Delisle received an assist from Kosu and hit a layup

18-17

43.7

Nojić missed a two-point shot

18-17

41.5

Hamtsova defensive rebounds

18-17

35.9

Nojić fouled on a shot

18-17

35.9

Hamtsova made two free throws, the first of which was hit

18-18

35.9

Mercury made a substitution, and Cooper came on to replace Thomas

18-18

35.9

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Caldwell came on to replace McBride

18-18

35.9

Hamtsova hit her second free throw

18-19

26.5

Chekhova committed a personal foul

18-19

26.5

Linskens made two free throws, the first of which was hit

19-19

26.5

The Bobcats made a substitution, and McBride came on to replace De Lile

19-19

26.5

Linskens hit the second free throw

20-19

7.3

Hamtsova lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Brochan

20-19

1.9

Cooper dribbled out of bounds for a turnover

20-19

0.0

The first quarter ends

20-19

Match Info

Minnesota Lynx Edge Phoenix Mercury in Tight WNBA Contest

The Minnesota Lynx secured a hard-fought 88-84 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in a Women's National Basketball Association regular-season clash. The game, played at Phoenix's home venue, saw the Lynx overcome a determined Mercury side to improve their early-season record.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the contest looking to establish momentum in the 2026 WNBA campaign. The Lynx, known for their disciplined defense and balanced scoring, faced a Mercury squad built around explosive perimeter play and veteran savvy. From the opening tip, the game was a back-and-forth affair with neither side able to seize decisive control.

Key Moments and Turning Points

First half grind: Phoenix held a slim 44-42 lead at halftime, fueled by efficient shooting from their backcourt. Minnesota struggled early with turnovers but kept the score close thanks to strong rebounding.
Third-quarter surge: The Lynx outscored the Mercury 26-18 in the third period, flipping the deficit into a six-point advantage. A 9-0 run midway through the quarter proved pivotal as Minnesota's defense forced three straight misses and converted in transition.
Late-game drama: Phoenix rallied in the fourth, cutting the lead to two points with under a minute remaining. However, Minnesota's composure at the free-throw line sealed the win, as they knocked down four consecutive foul shots in the final 30 seconds.

Standout Players

Minnesota Lynx: The Lynx relied on a team effort, with their starting backcourt combining for 38 points. A key forward posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, anchoring the defensive glass. The bench contributed 20 points, providing crucial depth.

Phoenix Mercury: The Mercury were led by a sharpshooting guard who finished with 26 points on 10-of-18 shooting. She kept Phoenix in the game with a flurry of second-half buckets. However, the team's lack of secondary scoring in the third quarter proved costly.

Season Impact

With the win, Minnesota improved to a strong start in the early WNBA standings. Phoenix, despite the loss, showed competitive fire and will look to correct their third-quarter lapses. Both teams still have ample time to position themselves for a playoff push as the season unfolds.

Final Score Summary

Minnesota Lynx 88 – Phoenix Mercury 84. The Lynx travel next to face another Western Conference rival, while the Mercury aim to bounce back on their upcoming road trip.