WNBA · Game preview
Dallas Wings24-16at
Phoenix Mercury14-26
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00 PM EDTMortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZUSA Network · Arizona's Family Sports · KFAA · Merc+
PHX is missing Kelsey Plum and their 21.5 points per game (lower leg), and 1 more rotation scorer is listed out alongside him.
What the model saw — 36
Where to watch
- National
- Local TV
- WNBA League Pass
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What to know before tip
- PHX is missing Kelsey Plum and their 21.5 points per game (lower leg), and 1 more rotation scorer is listed out alongside him.
- DAL is dealing with west-to-east pressure: -2h on the body clock and -2h of zone shift.
- DAL is in game 1 of 2 on the road with 0 mi already logged before tip.
- National TV puts extra weight on a matchup that already has real schedule context.
- National TV puts this near the top of the slate.
Who's in, who's out
DAL
2 out- OutAzzi FuddKnee — Not Specified · targeting Apr 15
- OutCostanza VeronaPersonal · targeting Sep 17
PHX
5 out- OutKelsey PlumLower Leg · targeting May 1
- OutKahleah CopperAnkle · targeting Sep 17
- OutJovana NogicNot Injury Related · targeting May 1
- OutValeriane AyayiNot Injury Related · targeting Sep 17
- OutKyara LinskensNot Injury Related · targeting Sep 17
Rest, travel, and body clock
| Schedule spot | DAL | PHX |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 24-16 | 14-26 |
| Days rest | 1 day | 1 day |
| Hours rest | 57h | 57h |
| Rest swing | 0h | 0h |
| Travel in | 867 mi | 867 mi |
| Zone change | -2h | -2h |
| Body clock | -2h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 1 of 2 | Homestand · 1 of 2 |
| Miles before tip | 0 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | — | — |
| Fatigue Index | 5 | 2 |
DAL carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 5 vs. PHX's 2.
How each side got here
DAL
867 miDAL came from Arlington, TX with 867 mi of travel and -2h of time-zone change.
Arlington, TX to Phoenix, AZ
PHX
867 miPHX came from Arlington, TX with 867 mi of travel and -2h of time-zone change.
Arlington, TX to Phoenix, AZ
Where this game sits in the run
DAL
Road tripDAL is on game 1 of 2 on the road, with 0 mi already behind it.
PHX
HomestandPHX is in game 1 of 2 on this homestand.