Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 3, 2024

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Jul 3, 2024 8:10 AM
The Phoenix Mercury head to the College Park Center on Wednesday, July 3rd, to take on the Dallas Wings in a Western Conference clash. Coming off a strong performance from Brittney Griner, who dropped 21 points in their previous outing, the Mercury look to improve their 2-6 road record. Meanwhile, the Wings aim to capitalize on their home court advantage, where they hold a 2-5 record, to even the regular season series at 2-1.
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Mercury vs Wings statistics

Stat Mercury Wings
Streak L2 L2
Last Ten Games 5-5 1-9
Points Per Game 81.8 79.8
Rebounds Per Game 33.0 35.6
Assists Per Game 19.6 19.4
Blocks Per Game 4.7 4.4
Steals Per Game 7.3 7.3
Field Goal % 42.5 43.6
Three Point % 32.6 30.8
Points Against 84.5 88.1

Dallas Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/1/24 @ Seattle Storm L 95-71
6/29/24 @ Seattle Storm L 97-76
6/27/24 vs Minnesota Lynx W 94-88
6/23/24 @ Washington Mystics L 92-84
6/22/24 @ Washington Mystics L 97-69

Phoenix Mercury recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/1/24 vs Connecticut Sun L 83-72
6/30/24 vs Indiana Fever L 88-82
6/28/24 vs Los Angeles Sparks W 92-78
6/22/24 @ Minnesota Lynx L 73-60
6/18/24 vs New York Liberty W 99-93

Mercury vs Wings predictions

When Phoenix Mercury hits the court, all eyes will likely be on Kahleah Copper, who's been lightning up the scoreboard with an impressive average of 21.8 points per game. Given her recent form, including that stellar 21-point outing, expectations are high for her to continue her scoring spree. Alongside her, Natasha Cloud, with her knack for setting up plays and dishing out 7.3 assists per game, will be crucial in orchestrating Phoenix’s offense. Don't overlook Natasha Mack either; her rebounding prowess could very well turn the tide by giving Mercury those critical second-chance points.

Switching gears to the Dallas Wings, Arike Ogunbowale is definitely the standout, boasting a league-leading 23.7 points per game. Her ability to take over games is something that can’t be underestimated. Plus, with her also leading the team in assists, her involvement in creating scoring opportunities will be key for Dallas. Another player to watch is Monique Billings, whose dominance on the boards with an average of 8.1 rebounds per game gives Dallas much-needed possessions and could be instrumental in tightening up the game against Phoenix's assertive play.

Considering the momentum and the competitive edges both teams bring, this matchup is heating up to be a thrilling contest. However, Phoenix's overall team dynamics and the consistency shown by their key players might just tilt the scales in their favor. Despite Dallas's strong individual performances, the cohesive play and strategic depth of the Mercury could help them secure a victory in this closely fought battle. So, it wouldn't surprise me if Phoenix walks off the court with another win added to their record.

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Mercury vs Wings game info

Venue College Park Center
Location Arlington, TX
Tip-off Wed 8:00 PM
TV NBA TV

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