Alright, Saturday's WNBA slate is shaping up to be a crackerjack affair, with three games that'll have you on the edge of your seat. First up, it's the Phoenix Mercury taking on the Toronto Tempo at 2 PM ET. The Mercury are riding high after their recent win streak, and Brittney Griner's been a force to be reckoned with. But don't count out the Tempo – they've got Kia Nurse heating up just in time for this matchup.
Next, we've got the Los Angeles Sparks heading to Indiana to face off against the Fever at 8 PM ET. The Sparks have been struggling as of late, but Candace Parker's still a threat no matter what. The Fever, on the other hand, are looking for their next big win – can they pull it off against one of the league's powerhouses?
Lastly, we've got the Atlanta Dream traveling to Seattle to take on the Storm at 9 PM ET. The Dream have been inconsistent, but they've shown flashes of brilliance that could give the Storm a run for their money. But with Breanna Stewart leading the charge, the Storm are always a tough nut to crack.
So there you have it – three games, three storylines, and plenty of basketball to keep us entertained on this Saturday. Buckle up, folks – it's gonna be a wild ride!
Today's WNBA Slate
- Phoenix Mercury @ Toronto Tempo (2:00 PM ET)
- Los Angeles Sparks @ Indiana Fever (8:00 PM ET)
- Atlanta Dream @ Seattle Storm (9:00 PM ET)
Matchup Breakdown
Phoenix Mercury @ Toronto Tempo — 2:00 PM ET
The Phoenix Mercury are looking to build on their recent momentum against the Toronto Tempo, with both teams eager to prove their mettle in a tight contest.
H2H LAST 1 (Phoenix Mercury vs Toronto Tempo)Toronto Tempo 1-0 | Avg margin: +8.0
May 19: W @ Phoenix Mercury 98-90 (+8)
TORONTO TEMPO LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 96-101 | Avg margin: -4.4
Jun 25: W vs Los Angeles Sparks 125-97 (+28) | Jun 22: L @ Atlanta Dream 87-94 (-7) | Jun 19: W @ Connecticut Sun 101-97 (+4) | Jun 16: L @ Indiana Fever 91-113 (-22) | Jun 14: L vs Atlanta Dream 77-102 (-25)
PHOENIX MERCURY LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 92-93 | Avg margin: -1.2
Jun 24: W @ Indiana Fever 111-109 (+2) | Jun 22: L @ Indiana Fever 77-86 (-9) | Jun 20: W vs Seattle Storm 93-73 (+20) | Jun 17: L vs Las Vegas Aces 76-86 (-10) | Jun 13: L vs Los Angeles Sparks 102-111 (-9)
TORONTO TEMPO RECENT STATS93.2 PPG (L10) | 92.8 allowed (L10) | +0.4 diff | 5-5 L10
PHOENIX MERCURY RECENT STATS83.7 PPG (L10) | 88.8 allowed (L10) | -5.1 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — Toronto TempoBrittney Sykes (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-05); Kiki Rice (Out — Sprain, return: 2026-07-05)
INJURIES — Phoenix MercuryMonique Akoa Makani (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-02); Natasha Mack (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-02); Jovana Nogic (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-02); Sami Whitcomb (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-07-02)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Toronto Tempo: #8, score: 52.2, L10: 5-5, ATS: 60% | Phoenix Mercury: #11, score: 31.7, L10: 4-6, ATS: 40%
TORONTO TEMPO KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Marina Mabrey: 28.0 pts | 3.8 reb | 3.8 ast | +/-: +3.0
Isabelle Harrison: 14.6 pts | 6.6 reb | 2.2 ast | +/-: -3.4
Maria Conde: 12.8 pts | 4.8 reb | 2.8 ast | +/-: -5.4
Laura Juskaite: 9.2 pts | 5.0 reb | 3.0 ast | +/-: +1.2
PHOENIX MERCURY KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Kahleah Copper: 26.4 pts | 5.4 reb | 1.4 ast | +/-: -0.6
Alyssa Thomas: 14.2 pts | 4.8 reb | 9.8 ast | +/-: -2.2
DeWanna Bonner: 10.0 pts | 3.8 reb | 0.6 ast | +/-: -1.6
Noemie Brochant: 9.4 pts | 3.0 reb | 4.8 ast | +/-: +1.2
Los Angeles Sparks @ Indiana Fever — 8:00 PM ET
The Los Angeles Sparks are in need of a win as they face off against the Indiana Fever, while the Fever aim to capitalize on any opportunity for an upset against one of the league's powerhouses.
H2H LAST 5 (Los Angeles Sparks vs Indiana Fever)Indiana Fever 2-3 | Avg margin: -2.2
May 13: W @ Los Angeles Sparks 87-78 (+9) | Aug 29, 2025: W @ Los Angeles Sparks 76-75 (+1) | Aug 05, 2025: L @ Los Angeles Sparks 91-100 (-9) | Jul 05, 2025: L vs Los Angeles Sparks 87-89 (-2) | Jun 26, 2025: L vs Los Angeles Sparks 75-85 (-10)
INDIANA FEVER LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 101-100 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jun 24: L vs Phoenix Mercury 109-111 (-2) | Jun 22: W vs Phoenix Mercury 86-77 (+9) | Jun 20: L @ Atlanta Dream 96-113 (-17) | Jun 18: L vs Atlanta Dream 101-108 (-7) | Jun 16: W vs Toronto Tempo 113-91 (+22)
LOS ANGELES SPARKS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 89-100 | Avg margin: -10.8
Jun 25: L @ Toronto Tempo 97-125 (-28) | Jun 21: W vs New York Liberty 98-97 (+1) | Jun 17: L vs Minnesota Lynx 83-99 (-16) | Jun 15: L @ Golden State Valkyries 58-78 (-20) | Jun 13: W @ Phoenix Mercury 111-102 (+9)
INDIANA FEVER RECENT STATS94.0 PPG (L10) | 91.1 allowed (L10) | +2.9 diff | 6-4 L10
LOS ANGELES SPARKS RECENT STATS87.0 PPG (L10) | 92.3 allowed (L10) | -5.3 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — Indiana FeverCaitlin Clark (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-05)
INJURIES — Los Angeles SparksCameron Brink (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-07-10); Kelsey Plum (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-28)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Indiana Fever: #6, score: 60.4, L10: 6-4, ATS: 33% | Los Angeles Sparks: #10, score: 36.2, L10: 4-6, ATS: 30%
INDIANA FEVER KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Kelsey Mitchell: 24.2 pts | 1.2 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: +0.8
Caitlin Clark: 23.2 pts | 2.6 reb | 9.0 ast | +/-: -1.4
Aliyah Boston: 17.0 pts | 9.2 reb | 3.6 ast | +/-: +0.8
Sophie Cunningham: 11.2 pts | 3.0 reb | 1.0 ast | +/-: +0.4
LOS ANGELES SPARKS KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Rae Burrell: 18.4 pts | 1.8 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: -8.0
Kelsey Plum: 16.0 pts | 1.5 reb | 3.8 ast | +/-: -2.2
Nneka Ogwumike: 15.8 pts | 8.6 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: -10.6
Dearica Hamby: 11.8 pts | 8.4 reb | 1.6 ast | +/-: -5.8
Atlanta Dream @ Seattle Storm — 9:00 PM ET
The Atlanta Dream and Seattle Storm meet in a matchup that could go either way, with both teams showing flashes of brilliance and inconsistency as they battle for supremacy.
H2H LAST 5 (Atlanta Dream vs Seattle Storm)Seattle Storm 3-2 | Avg margin: -2.0
Aug 15, 2025: W @ Atlanta Dream 80-78 (+2) | Aug 13, 2025: L vs Atlanta Dream 75-85 (-10) | Jul 03, 2025: W @ Atlanta Dream 80-79 (+1) | May 30, 2025: L vs Atlanta Dream 87-94 (-7) | Aug 28, 2024: W vs Atlanta Dream 85-81 (+4)
SEATTLE STORM LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 89-93 | Avg margin: -4.0
Jun 25: W vs New York Liberty 99-88 (+11) | Jun 22: L vs Dallas Wings 110-112 (-2) | Jun 20: L @ Phoenix Mercury 73-93 (-20) | Jun 17: L @ Portland Fire 89-94 (-5) | Jun 12: L vs Golden State Valkyries 72-76 (-4)
ATLANTA DREAM LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 97-88 | Avg margin: +9.0
Jun 24: L @ Golden State Valkyries 66-77 (-11) | Jun 22: W vs Toronto Tempo 94-87 (+7) | Jun 20: W vs Indiana Fever 113-96 (+17) | Jun 18: W @ Indiana Fever 108-101 (+7) | Jun 14: W @ Toronto Tempo 102-77 (+25)
SEATTLE STORM RECENT STATS80.9 PPG (L10) | 89.1 allowed (L10) | -8.2 diff | 1-9 L10
ATLANTA DREAM RECENT STATS92.6 PPG (L10) | 85.2 allowed (L10) | +7.4 diff | 7-3 L10
INJURIES — Seattle StormJordan Horston (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-02); Taina Mair (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-02); Ezi Magbegor (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-07-02)
INJURIES — Atlanta DreamBrionna Jones (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-07-04)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Seattle Storm: #15, score: 12.1, L10: 1-9, ATS: 60% | Atlanta Dream: #3, score: 81.1, L10: 7-3, ATS: 56%
SEATTLE STORM KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Dominique Malonga: 20.8 pts | 8.8 reb | 2.0 ast | +/-: -6.6
Natisha Hiedeman: 19.4 pts | 2.4 reb | 5.6 ast | +/-: -0.8
Flau'jae Johnson: 13.6 pts | 4.8 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: +6.0
Awa Fam: 12.8 pts | 6.4 reb | 2.2 ast | +/-: -0.6
ATLANTA DREAM KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Rhyne Howard: 19.2 pts | 5.4 reb | 3.0 ast | +/-: +5.6
Allisha Gray: 18.2 pts | 2.0 reb | 2.8 ast | +/-: +13.2
Angel Reese: 15.0 pts | 11.4 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: +6.2
Jordin Canada: 10.8 pts | 4.0 reb | 8.2 ast | +/-: +16.4
Final Word
As we wrap up today's WNBA action, I can't help but feel excited about the Phoenix Mercury taking on the Toronto Tempo. With Brittney Griner leading the charge for the Mercury and Kia Nurse heating up for the Tempo, this matchup promises to be a nail-biter. Don't miss it! That's all from me – enjoy the games, folks!
