Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury
Lead tracker
MIN leadsBiggest lead MIN 5, PHX 8| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 19 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 88 |
 PHX | 20 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 84 |
Who won: Lynx 88-84
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-84 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Lynx win the series 3-0. Natasha Howard led the Lynx in points (14). Kahleah Copper led the Mercury in points (30).
Win probability
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Play by play
- End of Game
- End of the 4th Quarter
- Q4 7.0
Lynx timeout
- Q4 7.0MIN 88 - 84 PHX+1
Alyssa Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 7.0
Mercury offensive team rebound
- Q4 7.0
Alyssa Thomas misses free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 7.0
Nia Coffey loose ball foul
- Q4 7.0
Mercury offensive team rebound
- Q4 7.6
Kiana Williams misses 24-foot three point pullup jump shot
- Q4 12.8
Mercury timeout
- Q4 12.8
Alyssa Thomas defensive rebound
- Q4 13.2
Olivia Miles misses free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 13.2MIN 88 - 83 PHX+1
Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 13.2
Kiana Williams personal take foul
- Q4 14.7
Olivia Miles defensive rebound
- Q4 16.4
DeWanna Bonner misses 28-foot three point jumper
- Q4 25.6
Mercury Full timeout
- THREEQ4 26.9
Three! Nia Coffey makes jumper, 25 ft
Nia Brodie
Nia Coffey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Olivia Miles assists)
MIN 87 - 83 PHX - Q4 49.0
Nia Coffey defensive rebound
- Q4 52.4
DeWanna Bonner misses 12-foot jumper
- Q4 57.7
Alyssa Thomas defensive rebound
- Q4 1:00
Olivia Miles misses two point shot
- Q4 1:06
Natasha Howard defensive rebound
- Q4 1:09
Kiana Williams misses 25-foot three point jumper
- Q4 1:27
DeWanna Bonner defensive rebound
Leaders
MINPHX 
