Phoenix Mercury Set for Showdown with Connecticut Sun Tonight

UNCASVILLE, Connecticut — The Phoenix Mercury are ready to take on the Connecticut Sun tonight at 7 p.m. ET. This match marks the first encounter between the two teams this season.

The Sun (2-9) are coming off a tough loss to the Indiana Fever, where they fell 88-71 in a game filled with fouls and ejections. Tina Charles led the Sun with 20 points. Currently, the team finds itself at the bottom of the WNBA standings.

In contrast, the Mercury (8-4) are riding a two-game winning streak after a victory against the Las Vegas Aces, winning 76-70 on Sunday. Satou Sabally was the standout player, scoring 22 points. Phoenix sits in fourth place in the league.

In their recent performances, the Mercury have shown a stronger defense, allowing 77.6 points per game while Connecticut gives up 88.2 points on average. On offense, Phoenix scores an average of 79.6 points per game compared to the Sun’s 71.3.

This year, the Sun have dominated their previous meetings with the Mercury, winning the last five matchups by double digits. If Connecticut can maintain its defensive strength and find offensive balance, they have a good chance to continue this trend.

Fans can watch the game live on streaming platforms at the designated time. With both teams looking to secure a crucial win, tonight’s game promises to be an exciting matchup.