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Mercury's Grueling Road Trip: 4 Games in 4 Cities
2 Aug
Summary
- Phoenix Mercury begin their longest road trip, playing four games in four cities.
- The team faces the Chicago Sky, Atlanta Dream, and Washington Mystics.
- Phoenix's roster averages 30 years, contrasting with Washington's 22 years.
The Phoenix Mercury are preparing for their most extensive road journey of the current season, encompassing four games in four different cities. Their schedule this week includes contests against the Chicago Sky on Monday, August 3rd, and the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, August 5th.
Following these initial games, the Mercury will travel to Washington, D.C. to compete against the Mystics on Sunday, August 9th. Historically, Phoenix holds a 1-1 record against the Sky this season, having lost their previous encounter. They also suffered a narrow loss to the Dream earlier in the season.
This road trip also highlights a notable age disparity within the league. The Washington Mystics feature the WNBA's youngest average roster, with players averaging 22 years and 9 months. In stark contrast, the Phoenix Mercury are the league's oldest team, with an average age of 30 years.
