Connecticut Sun @ Phoenix Mercury
Mercury snap 6-game losing streak in series with the Sun
PHOENIX -- — Sophie Cunningham scored 17 points, hitting five 3-pointers, Diana Taurasi added 15 and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-66 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak in the series.
Phoenix (5-15) beat a team with a winning record for the first time this season. It was the Mercury's first home win against the Sun since the 2018 season.
Cunningham made her fourth 3-pointer to extend the lead to 53-43 with 2:45 left in the third quarter. Her fifth gave Phoenix a 58-48 lead heading into the fourth.
Brittney Griner finished with 12 points.
DeWanna Bonner had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut (15-6). Alyssa Thomas had 11 points and seven assists.
Thomas became Connecticut’s all-time leader in assists, passing Jasmine Thomas (994).
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Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Tiara Cruse
Referee:Intae Hwang
Referee:Sha'Rae Mitchell
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| New York | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Washington | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Toronto | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Indiana | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Connecticut | 0 | 5 | .000 | 3.5 | L5 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W4 |
| Golden State | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Dallas | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L2 |
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