The Minnesota Lynx will take on the Washington Mystics to begin the pivotal WNBA battle on August 8, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. The Minnesota Lynx hope to continue their winning streak of three games.
Minnesota, with a 15-1 record, has dominated at home this season. With 8.5 offensive rebounds per game, they are sixth in the WNBA, while Jessica Shepard leads the team with an average of 2.2 offensive rebounds. The Mystics have a 4–10 away record and have had trouble traveling. This season, their record against winning teams is 7-9.
The Lynx are making 9.7 three-pointers on average each game, which is 2.1 more than the 7.6 threes Washington usually permits. The Mystics are hitting 43.4% from the field this season, which is just higher than the average of 41.7% that Minnesota's defense has given up.
This will be the two teams' third meeting of the season. The Lynx defeated the Mystics 92-75 in their most recent matchup on July 4 due to a 28-point effort by Napheesa Collier. With 19 points, Lucy Olsen led Washington.
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Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics: Date and tip-off time
The Minnesota Lynx will face the Washington Mystics in an exciting WNBA clash on August 8, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| Date | August 8, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Target Center |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
How to watch Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Minnesota Lynx and the Washington Mystics live on:
- TV channel: ION
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Minnesota Lynx team news
Napheesa Collier has been averaging 20.6 points over her previous 10 games.
Kayla McBride is leading the Lynx with 3.4 assists and 14.8 points per game.
Minnesota Lynx injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| F, Napheesa Collier | Ankle injury | Out |
Washington Mystics team news
Sug Sutton has averaged 1.1 three-pointers in her last ten games for the Mystics.
Sonia Citron is scoring 14.3 points per game.
Washington Mystics injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| G, Georgia Amoore | ACL injury | Out for Season |
Minnesota Lynx and Washington Mystics head-to-head record
According to their previous five meetings, the Minnesota Lynx had an advantage over the Washington Mystics, winning four of them. The Lynx most recently showed their ability to control the game offensively on July 4 by winning 92-75.
Even though the Mystics won by a slim margin of 68-64 on June 25, it was still their only series victory. Minnesota's prior victories, such as their resounding 99-83 triumph on August 17, 2024, indicate that they regularly manage to get past Washington's defense.
Given this pattern and the Lynx's impressive home record, Minnesota seems well-positioned to win this game.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Jul 04, 2025 | Lynx 92-75 Mystics |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Mystics 68-64 Lynx |
| Sep 09, 2024 | Lynx 78-71 Mystics |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Lynx 99-83 Mystics |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Lynx 79-68 Mystics |