This isn’t just another Game 4. After three tightly contested battles, the Minnesota Lynx head into enemy territory looking to stave off elimination, while the Phoenix Mercury aim to close out a series that’s pushed them to the edge. Each possession will matter. Every timeout will be dissected. And pressure? It’s thick in the atmosphere.
The stakes here go beyond wins and losses. The Lynx – a top seed burdened by expectations – have already weathered controversies and adversity in this series. The Mercury, meanwhile, have roared back multiple times and are smelling the finish line. Sunday night’s game could either force a dramatic Game 5 or deliver a knockout blow.
So when does it tip?
When & Where to Watch
- Game 4: Lynx @ Mercury
- Tip-off: 8:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 28
- Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix
- Broadcast: ESPN (national), streaming via ESPN app / affiliated platforms
The Tension Builds
Phoenix holds a 2-1 lead in the bestoffive semifinal series. Game 3 brought fire – late-game confrontations, injury concerns, and dramatic swings.
Minnesota faces uphill battles on multiple fronts. Head coach Cheryl Reeve has been suspended for Game 4 after a heated postgame tirade following her ejection in Game 3 (she criticized officiating and was cited for conduct violations).
Moreover, star forward Napheesa Collier is sidelined with an ankle injury, further straining Minnesota’s rotation and game plan.
For Phoenix, it’s about closing smart, leveraging home court, and not letting Minnesota’s resilience run away with momentum.
Game 4 could be the climax. If Minnesota pulls this off in Phoenix, the series heads back north for a winner-takes-all finale. But if Phoenix nails the door shut, their moment is now. Either way, Sunday night promises drama, grit, and playoff-level intensity.
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