No lead is safe playing the Minnesota Lynx this postseason.
After suffering heartbreak in last year’s WNBA Finals, the Lynx have been unrelenting in their quest to get back there. They were the league’s best regular season team this year, and now they’re closing in on a return. The past two games, including the start of their WNBA semifinals series against the Phoenix Mercury, this reality manifested itself through comebacks.
Minnesota’s mission looms large when these two teams meet again in Minneapolis for Game 2 of their WNBA semifinals matchup on Tuesday, September 23. The top seed in the WNBA playoffs survived a first-half scare from the Mercury in Game 1, taking a 1-0 series lead despite allowing 47 points before halftime and trailing by as many as nine points. The Lynx locked down Phoenix in the second half, as the trio of Courtney Williams, Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride combined to put away the Mercury down the stretch. It came just one game after the Lynx overcame a 17-point deficit to finish off their first-round series against the Golden State Valkyries.
Phoenix remained within striking distance into the final four minutes of the fourth quarter. Kahleah Copper had 22 points in her first appearance against the Lynx this season, but leading scorer Satou Sabally was limited to 10 points, but The Mercury, after playing on short rest in Game 1, can still swing home court advantage on Tuesday. The best-of-five series will head to Phoenix later this week.
Here’s how to watch Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals between the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday, September 23:
What time is Lynx vs. Mercury Game 2?
Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal series between the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx and No. 4 seed Phoenix Mercury is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch Lynx vs. Mercury WNBA playoffs: TV, stream for Game 2
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Target Center (Minneapolis)
TV: ESPN
Stream: Fubo, ESPN Unlimited
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WNBA playoffs 2025: Lynx vs. Mercury scores, results and schedule
Lynx leads best-of-five WNBA semifinal series, 1-0
Game 1: Lynx 82, Mercury 69
Game 2: Mercury at Lynx, 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday (ESPN)
Game 3: Lynx at Mercury, 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday (ESPN2)
Game 4: Lynx at Mercury, TBD on Sunday*
Game 5: Mercury at Lynx, TBD on Sept. 30*
*if necessary