Lynx 89-76 Mercury (Aug 28, 2024) Game Recap

The Lynx start the season with a home win over the Mercury

Lynx start the season strong

The Lynx opened their season with a 89-76 home win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.

Sylvia Fowles led the way for the Lynx with 20 points and ten rebounds, while Jessica Shepard added 18 points and eight rebounds.

Mercury struggle to keep up

The Mercury were led by Diana Taurasi's 24 points, but they couldn't keep up with the Lynx's high-powered offense.

The Lynx shot 50% from the field, while the Mercury shot just 38%.

Lynx improve to 1-0, Mercury fall to 0-1

The win improves the Lynx to 1-0 on the season, while the Mercury fall to 0-1.

The Lynx will be back in action on Sunday when they host the Dallas Wings, while the Mercury will host the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday.