Minnesota Lynx dominate Phoenix Mercury in Commissioner’s Cup opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx secured a significant 111-77 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in their Commissioner’s Cup opener on June 1, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Lynx's backcourt, particularly Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams, proved too much for the Mercury, who struggled defensively and fell behind early. Phoenix’s inability to contain Minnesota's fast breaks and ball movement turned the game one-sided, with the Lynx capitalizing on 14 Mercury turnovers. Despite Kahleah Copper leading Phoenix with 18 points, the loss marked the Mercury's sixth consecutive defeat and dropped their record to 2-8. Next, they will embark on a four-game road trip, facing the Seattle Storm on June 3.
- •Lynx outscored Mercury 111-77 in Commissioner’s Cup opener.
- •Courtney Williams led Minnesota with 30 points.
- •Olivia Miles contributed 19 points and nine assists.
- •Kahleah Copper was Phoenix's top scorer with 18 points.
- •Mercury begin a four-game road trip against the Storm on June 3.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Mercury Suffer HISTORIC Blowout in Commissioner’s Cup Opener
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Mercury overwhelmed by Minnesota Lynx’s backcourt in Commissioner’s Cup opener
"PHOENIX — Defensive breakdowns and an inability to contain the Minnesota Lynx’s backcourt became major factors in the Phoenix Mercury’s 111-77 loss in their Commissioner’s Cup opener. Jun 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) shoots against Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.
"The Phoenix Mercury didn’t just lose to the Lynx. They got embarrassed. Erika, Gil, and Stephen break down a 34-point loss that ranks among the worst defeats in franchise history,...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:45 PMPhoenix Mercury Suffer HISTORIC Blowout in Commissioner’s Cup Opener
The Phoenix Mercury didn’t just lose to the Lynx. They got embarrassed. Erika, Gil, and Stephen break down a 34-point loss that ranks among the worst defeats in franchise history,...
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:01 AMPhoenix Mercury overwhelmed by Minnesota Lynx’s backcourt in Commissioner’s Cup opener
PHOENIX — Defensive breakdowns and an inability to contain the Minnesota Lynx’s backcourt became major factors in the Phoenix Mercury’s 111-77 loss in their Commissioner’s Cup opener. Jun 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) shoots against Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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