Los Angeles Sparks (6-22, 4-11 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (6-22, 3-10 Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics looks to end its five-game skid when the Mystics take on Los Angeles Sparks. The Mystics are 3-11 on their home court.
Phoenix Mercury (15-14, 9-6 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (10-17, 4-10 Eastern Conference) College Park, Georgia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury takes on the Atlanta Dream after Kahleah Copper scored 22 points in the Mercury's 72-63 loss to the Atlanta Dream. The Dream are 6-8 in home games.
Napheesa Collier heats up for 23 points as the Minnesota Lynx take down the Las Vegas Aces, 98-87.
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Wednesday night. Minnesota scorched the two-time defending champions at home for the second time this season, winning its June game in Las Vegas 100-86. The Lynx shot 55.2% in the first win, 59.4% in this one with Williams, who also had 10 assists and seven rebounds, providing the clincher.
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