PREVIEW: The Phoenix Mercury arrive in Arlington with a potent offensive arsenal, ranking first in three-pointer connections at 10.4 per game while shooting an impressive 34.8% from beyond the arc. The Mercury connect on 10.4 three-pointers per game (first in the league) at a 34.8% rate (third-best in the WNBA) , making them a formidable shooting threat. Satou Sabally leads the scoring with 19.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while Alyssa Thomas orchestrates the offense with 9.3 assists per game . Their ShotQuality data reveals remarkable defensive capabilities, ranking first in defensive rebounding and forcing turnovers, with an impressive third-place ranking in limiting rim attacks. The Dallas Wings enter the matchup with their own strengths, particularly dominating offensive rebounding with a league-leading 34.1% offensive rebound percentage. The Wings accumulate 36.4 rebounds per game, ranking third in the WNBA , with Arike Ogunbowale leading scoring at 16.8 points per game, complemented by Paige Bueckers' 18.4 points and 5.8 assists. Despite being 1-8 against conference opponents, they excel in paint scoring, averaging 35.7 points per game in the paint . Their ShotQuality data indicates a high-frequency midrange game, though they struggle with three-point efficiency and offensive spacing.