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The Sun beat the Mercury 96–83 in Phoenix on Jul 17, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  CON | 26 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 96 |
  PHX | 21 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 83 |
Connecticut SunPhoenix Mercury| CON | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlisse Leger-Walker | 29 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2-8 | 0-2 |
| Leila Lacan | 28 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 10-13 | 1-3 |
| Brittney Griner | 26 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5-12 | 0-0 |
| Diamond Miller | 22 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4-10 | 2-7 |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa | 21 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Kennedy Burke | 27 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 5-9 | 3-6 |
| Aaliyah Edwards | 24 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-0 |
| Saniya Rivers | 14 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3-6 | 0-1 |
| Raegan Beers | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gianna Kneepkens | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nell Angloma | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 96 | 34 | 24 | 36-69 | 6-20 |
| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 36 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 7-12 | 0-0 |
| Kahleah Copper | 35 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 8-16 | 0-4 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 30 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 4-11 | 0-3 |
| Noemie Brochant | 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 19 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0-6 | 0-2 |
| Lexi Held | 19 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4-9 | 1-3 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 18 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Marta Suarez | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 83 | 27 | 18 | 30-65 | 4-15 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON | 36-69 | 52% | 6-19 32% |
| PHX | 30-65 | 46% | 3-13 23% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
CON offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · PHX defense in 4 (1 by a clear margin)
PHX offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · CON defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
CONPHXExpected pace: about 83 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
CONPHXCrew chiefTim Greene · also working Tyler Mirkovich, Ken Jones
Counts per game across his last 37 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leila Lacan | 29.1 | 12.5 | 1.7 | 4.5 |
| Brittney Griner | 24.8 | 13.6 | 5.6 | 2.8 |
| Diamond Miller | 23.3 | 8.9 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Kennedy Burke | 22.9 | 8.1 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| Saniya Rivers | 22.1 | 7.6 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa | 21.9 | 10.4 | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Charlisse Leger-Walker | 21.8 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Aneesah Morrow | 21.1 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 1.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 33.6 | 13.5 | 6.9 | 8.2 |
| Kahleah Copper | 31.7 | 22.1 | 4.8 | 1.4 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 27.3 | 10.0 | 5.5 | 1.5 |
| Natasha Mack | 25.5 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 1.8 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 24.3 | 10.6 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Noemie Brochant | 24.1 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Lexi Held | 21.9 | 7.9 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 20.8 | 9.6 | 3.8 | 1.4 |
CON offenseper gamePHX defenseRank among 15 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
CON offense vs PHX defensePHX offense vs CON defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
CONForAgainst53% of CON's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
PHXForAgainst49% of PHX's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
CON 7series3 PHX| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | PHX 72 | CON 75 | CON+3 | +3 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | CON 63 | PHX 72 | PHX+9 | +9 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | CON 96 | PHX 83 | CON+13 | +13 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | PHX 84 | CON 87 | CON+3 | +3 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | CON 66 | PHX 82 | PHX+16 | +16 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | PHX 83 | CON 75 | PHX+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2024 | CON 88 | PHX 69 | CON+19 | +19 |
| Jul 14, 2024 | PHX 69 | CON 96 | CON+27 | +27 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | CON 83 | PHX 72 | CON+11 | +11 |
| May 28, 2024 | PHX 47 | CON 70 | CON+23 | +23 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
