The (1) Minnesota Lynx visit the (4) Phoenix Mercury tonight for Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at PHX Arena in Phoenix, looking to keep their postseason hopes alive.
They’ll have to do it tonight without Napheesa Collier, who left Game 3 late after an awkward collision and has been ruled out with an ankle injury.
After a dominant Game 1, the Lynx dropped Games 2 and 3, along with the homecourt advantage. These last two contests have showcased the depth and defensive edge of the Mercury, who limited Minnesota to just 76 points in Game 3 while closing with a decisive 21–9 fourth quarter.
In Game 3, Phoenix’s big three — Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, and Kahleah Copper — combined for 65 points, with Sabally scoring 15 in the final frame and Thomas stuffing the stat sheet with 21 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and four steals.
But Minnesota’s challenge tonight is even greater without Collier, the team’s anchor. For a Lynx squad that entered the postseason as the clear favorite to win it all, her absence is a crushing blow.
Without Collier’s interior scoring, rebounding, and defensive presence, the Lynx must now rely on Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, and Natisha Hiedeman —who scored a team-high 19 in Game 3 — to carry the load.
Compounding matters further for the Lynx, head coach Cheryl Reeve is suspended after her postgame ejection, leaving Minnesota without its leader on the sideline in a do-or-die game.
Prediction
Phoenix has the momentum, the depth, and the homecourt advantage. With Collier sidelined, the Mercury’s balanced attack and defensive pressure put them in a prime position to close the series tonight. Unless Minnesota can find a heroic performance from its backcourt, expect Phoenix to advance to the Finals in four games.
Prediction: Phoenix Mercury 85, Minnesota Lynx 75
Injury Report
Minnesota Lynx
Napheesa Collier — Out
DiJonai Carrington — Out
Phoenix Mercury
No injuries reported.
How to Watch Lynx vs. Mercury
Tip-off for tonight’s game between the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury is set for 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central / 5:00 PM Pacific at PHX Arena in Phoenix.
The game airs live on ESPN and streams on the ESPN app and website.
If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central / 5:00 PM Pacific
Venue: PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website
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