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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Regular Season Series
PHX wins 2-1
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tiara Cruse
- Intae Hwang
- Sha'Rae Mitchell
2024-25 Eastern Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W3 |
| Chicago | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1 | L1 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| New York | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Washington | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2.5 | L2 |
2024-25 Western Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| Seattle | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Dallas | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Golden State | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2 | L2 |