Washington Mystics (23-15, 11-5 Eastern Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (13-25, 8-11 Western Conference)
Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury looks to stop its four-game home losing streak with a victory over Washington Mystics.
The Mercury have gone 5-13 in home games. Phoenix has a 2-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Mystics are 10-8 on the road. Washington has an 11-11 record against teams above .500.
Phoenix’s average of 7.8 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 8.8 per game Washington gives up. Washington averages 82.9 points per game, 5.0 fewer points than the 87.9 Phoenix gives up to opponents.
The two teams match up for the third time this season. The Mystics defeated the Mercury 94-84 in their last meeting on Aug. 26. Sonia Citron led the Mystics with 19 points, and Natasha Mack led the Mercury with 19 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kahleah Copper is averaging 20.9 points for the Mercury. Alyssa Thomas is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games.
Shakira Austin is averaging 16.9 points and 9.4 rebounds for the Mystics. Citron is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 3-7, averaging 87.0 points, 31.6 rebounds, 21.3 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 91.8 points per game.
Mystics: 7-3, averaging 87.8 points, 39.1 rebounds, 20.3 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.0 points.
INJURIES: Mercury: Marta Suarez: out (concussion protocol).
Mystics: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
