Alyssa Thomas had yet another big game for the Phoenix Mercury, helping the team take down the top team in the WNBA.

The Phoenix Mercury finished a homestand before the WNBA All-Star break with a meeting against the Minnesota Lynx at PHX Arena on July 9, 2025.

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The Minnesota Lynx have dominated the WNBA so far this season, running out to a 17-2 record—four games clear of any other team in the league in the loss column. Of course, fans wouldn't really know it based on the recently released roster for the upcoming All-Star Game.

The WNBA season is approaching the halfway point, with All-Star festivities set to take place on July 19 in Indianapolis. As teams head toward the break, squads are battling it out to be in pole position as no one wants to marinate in disappointment during their time away from the court. So, who's looking good?

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BOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky faces the Minnesota Lynx after Rebecca Allen scored 27 points in the Chicago Sky's 87-76 victory over the Dallas Wings. The Sky are 3-4 in home games. Chicago gives up 86.3 points and has been outscored by 7.2 points per game.