The Lynx (17-3) surrendered 27 points in the final frame. Phoenix scored on 11 of its final 13 possessions of the game. Minnesota had no answer for Alyssa Thomas, who finished with 29 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

DeWanna Bonner's first game was key in the Mercury taking down the Lynx and handing them their third loss of the season.

It was a back-and-forth affair all afternoon. The Lynx led by four after the first quarter, but the Mercury took a three-point lead into halftime. Minnesota then led by five after a strong third quarter, only to be outscored by 13 in the fourth.

When Cheryl Reeve came up for the first time to lock horns against the Phoenix Mercury this season, she made just one comment: "It's weird, being here in Phoenix," she said, reflecting on coaching against the team without its iconic star Diana Taurasi,

The Mercury defeated the Minnesota Lynx 79-71. This win gives them a 14-6 record and their first win against the Lynx. Now, the Mercury are 1-2 in their matchups against Minnesota.