WNBA Highlights: Mystics at Mercury (9/5)

Washington Mystics (19-16) at Phoenix Mercury (19-15)

DATE: Sunday, September 5

TIME: 3:00 PM ET

ARENA: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

TV: ESPN2

Washington Mystics

The Washington Mystics are coming off a tough loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night. Elena Delle Donne led the Mystics with 25 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Aces' balanced attack.

The Mystics are now 19-16 on the season and are currently in fifth place in the WNBA standings. They are just one game ahead of the sixth-place Dallas Wings.

The Mystics will need to get back on track if they want to make a run at the WNBA playoffs. They have a tough matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, but a win would be a big boost for their playoff hopes.

Phoenix Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a win over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night. Brittney Griner led the Mercury with 28 points and 10 rebounds.

The Mercury are now 19-15 on the season and are currently in third place in the WNBA standings. They are just one game behind the second-place Las Vegas Aces.

The Mercury are one of the hottest teams in the WNBA right now. They have won four of their last five games and are playing with a lot of confidence.

Matchup

The Washington Mystics and Phoenix Mercury are two of the most talented teams in the WNBA. Both teams have a lot of firepower on offense and can score in bunches.

The key to this matchup will be defense. Both teams have good defensive players, but the Mercury have a slight edge in this area.

The Mercury are also the home team, which gives them a small advantage.

Prediction

The Phoenix Mercury are a slight favorite in this matchup. They have a better record, are playing at home, and have a slight edge on defense.

However, the Mystics are a talented team and are capable of beating anyone on any given night.

I predict that the Mercury will win a close game, but the Mystics will keep it close throughout.