The Phoenix Mercury have two games remaining before the WNBA All-Star break and will close those games out on the road.
The Mercury will head to San Francisco to face the Golden State Valkyries on Monday, July 14, at 7 p.m. on Arizona’s Family 3TV.
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The Valkyries went 7-4 (.636) in June, which included three wins by 24 points or more, and wrapped up the month winning four of their last five. Head coach Natalie Nakase was named WNBA Coach of the Month for June.
The two teams have met once this season, with the Mercury winning 86-77 at PHX Arena.
Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton has been among the top 10 in the WNBA in double-doubles this season. She had five entering Golden State’s game on July 12. Thornton earned her first All-Star selection and first for the franchise.
The Mercury and Minnesota Lynx will meet for the second time in the past three games on July 16 at 10 a.m. at Target Center. The game will be shown on Arizona’s Family Sports.
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The Lynx hold the best record in the WNBA and are led by MVP candidate Napheesa Collier. Collier and Caitlin Clark were named All-Star captains after receiving the most fan votes.
The WNBA All-Star break will run from July 17-21, with the All-Star Game set for July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix Mercury visit Valkyries, Lynx before All-Star break
