Can Dallas Extend Its Winning Run? Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings Preview | September 22, 2026
Phoenix Mercury
Dallas Wings
The WNBA regular season continues on September 22, with Phoenix Mercury hosting Dallas Wings at Mortgage Matchup Center. The teams approach the second consecutive meeting from different situations: Dallas have already secured a playoff spot and are still competing for their final position, while Phoenix are playing out the closing stage of the regular season.
Match Preview
Phoenix Mercury come into the game after a defeat 82-87 to Dallas in the previous meeting, which ended their two-game winning streak. Alexa Heldt led Phoenix with 21 points, while Alyssa Thomas recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
Mercury have struggled for consistency recently, winning only two of their last seven games. Phoenix are 15-27 and sit seventh in the Western Conference and 11th overall.
Their home record has been one of the weaker ones in the league. Phoenix have won only six of 20 games on their own court. However, the Mercury have performed better against Dallas at home, winning their last three meetings with the Wings in Phoenix.
Dallas Wings arrive in much stronger form. Their latest victory over Phoenix extended their winning streak to six games. Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 26 points, while Arike Ogunbowale added 22.
The Wings are fourth in the Western Conference and sixth overall with a 24-18 record. Although Dallas have already secured a playoff berth, their position is not yet settled, giving the team an incentive to continue collecting wins. On the road, the Wings have split their 20 games this season, recording 10 victories and 10 defeats.
Dallas have also had the better of the overall head-to-head matchup recently. The Wings have won both meetings between the teams this season and have lost only once in their last five games against Phoenix.
The statistical profile also favors Dallas. The Wings average 89.1 points per game, sixth-best in the WNBA, while Phoenix score 84.4. Dallas also allow 85.1 points per game, the fifth-best defensive mark in the league, compared with 87.3 for Phoenix.
Dallas also lead the WNBA in assists at 22.0 per game and rank fourth in rebounds with 34.5. Their fast-break offense is another strength, producing 12.4 points per game, the highest mark in the league. Phoenix, meanwhile, average 11.0 fast-break points.
Key Trends
- Dallas have won six straight games.
- Phoenix have won only two of their last seven games.
- Dallas have won both meetings between the teams this season.
- The Wings have won four of their last five games against Phoenix.
- Phoenix are 6-14 at home this season.
- Dallas lead the WNBA with 22.0 assists per game.
- The Wings average a league-best 12.4 fast-break points per game.
Prediction
Dallas enter the second meeting with Phoenix in considerably better form, having won six consecutive games and both previous matchups against the Mercury this season. Their offensive production, ball movement and defensive numbers also give them a statistical advantage. Phoenix have shown that they can be difficult to beat at home against Dallas, winning the last three meetings in their own arena. However, their overall home record has been inconsistent, with only six victories in 20 games this season. With Dallas still competing for their final position before the playoffs and currently riding a six-game winning streak, the Wings have several factors working in their favor. Phoenix will need a much stronger performance than in the previous meeting to change the recent balance between these teams. Recommended Bet: Dallas Wings -4.5 Asian Handicap
