Lynx vs. Mercury schedule: Game times, where to watch and what to know about WNBA playoff semifinals

The semifinal series between the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury will continue Sunday with Game 4 from the PHX Arena. After a stunning turn of events, the Mercury are one win away from their first trip to the Finals since 2021, and the Lynx will be without both star forward Napheesa Collier and coach Cheryl Reeve for this must-win game. 

Collier suffered an ankle injury late in Game 3 on a controversial play in which Alyssa Thomas stole the ball from her and the contact afterward was deemed incidental. Reeve lost her cool in the moment and was ejected, then went on an major rant about officiating during her postgame press conference. 

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This is the second consecutive season that the Lynx and Mercury are meeting in the postseason and the eighth time ever. The Lynx, who swept the Mercury in the first round last season, are 6-1 in their previous seven playoff series against their rivals. 

Will the Lynx continue their season-long dominance? Or will the Mercury finally strike back in this rivalry? We'll soon find out. 

Lynx vs. Mercury schedule, scores, where to watch

• Game 1: Lynx 82, Mercury 69 (Minnesota leads 1-0)
• Game 2: Mercury 89, Lynx 83 OT (Tied, 1-1)
• Game 3: Mercury 84, Lynx 76 (Phoenix lead 2-1)
• Game 4: Lynx at Mercury (-4.5) | Sunday, Sept. 28, 8:00 p.m. ET -- ESPN / Fubo (Try for free)
• Game 5*: Mercury at Lynx | Tuesday, Sept. 30, TBD -- TBD

*If necessary / Odds provided by FanDuel

Game 4 prediction

It's a bit surprising that the Mercury are only 4.5-point favorites in this one considering they've covered that in each of the last two games and the Lynx are now without their best player and coach. Could this be a trap game? Sure, but the Mercury aren't the type of team that's going to let its foot off the gas. Pick: Mercury -4.5