Minnesota hosts Phoenix following Powers’ 22-point game

Phoenix Mercury (10-14, 4-9 Western Convention) at Minnesota Lynx (8-15, 5-7 Western Convention)

Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota performs the Phoenix Mercury after Aerial Powers scored 22 factors within the Minnesota Lynx’s 81-78 victory over the Chicago Sky.

The Lynx have gone 5-7 in opposition to Western Convention opponents. Minnesota is 2-5 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 14.2 turnovers per recreation.

The Mercury are 4-9 in Western Convention play. Phoenix ranks sixth within the Western Convention with 30.8 rebounds per recreation led by Brianna Turner averaging 7.4.

The groups sq. off for the third time this season. Within the final matchup on June 24 the Lynx gained 100-88 led by 21 factors from Moriah Jefferson, whereas Tina Charles scored 26 factors for the Mercury.

TOP PERFORMERS: Sylvia Fowles is averaging 14.5 factors and 9.2 rebounds for the Lynx. Powers is averaging 14.9 factors during the last 10 video games for Minnesota.

Skylar Diggins-Smith is averaging 18.2 factors, 5.3 assists and 1.8 steals for the Mercury. Diana Taurasi is averaging 15.8 factors and three.2 assists during the last 10 video games for Phoenix.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 5-5, averaging 88.3 factors, 38.7 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 6.4 steals and a couple of.3 blocks per recreation whereas taking pictures 48.2% from the sector. Their opponents have averaged 81.2 factors per recreation.

Mercury: 5-5, averaging 83.9 factors, 29.9 rebounds, 19.7 assists, 8.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per recreation whereas taking pictures 44.7% from the sector. Their opponents have averaged 82.8 factors.

INJURIES: Lynx: None listed.

Mercury: Kia Nurse: out (knee).

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