Phoenix Mercury W vs Connecticut Sun W — 72:63, NBA W
NBA W
Sunday, July 19, 2026 • Mortgage Matchup Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury W | 18 | 25 | 11 | 18 | 72 |
| Connecticut Sun W | 12 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 63 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Phoenix Mercury W | Connecticut Sun W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 26/63 | 22/58 |
| 3-Pointers | 2/15 | 4/14 |
| Free Throws | 18/23 | 15/19 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 35 |
| Assists | 19 | 13 |
| Steals | 11 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 21 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. CopperS | 34:48 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 5-14 | 0-2 | 8-8 |
| A. ThomasS | 34:12 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 2-9 | 0-0 | 3-6 |
| Monique MakaniS | 32:11 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 5-11 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| D. BonnerS | 28:37 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 7-13 | 1-3 | 6-8 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 23:09 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| N. Mack | 19:31 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 14:22 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-4 | 1-1 |
| A. Held | 13:10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 72 | 32 | 19 | 26-63 | 2-15 | 18-23 |
Connecticut Sun W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leila LacanS | 36:42 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2-9 | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| D. MillerS | 31:14 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2-9 | 0-3 | 2-2 |
| B. GrinerS | 30:51 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 7-12 | 0-0 | 5-7 |
| C. Leger-WalkerS | 28:34 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2-8 | 0-3 | 1-1 |
| O. Nelson-OdodaS | 26:06 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Kennedy Burke | 19:40 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| N. Angloma | 12:13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 3-3 |
| A. Edwards | 04:33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| R. Beers | 04:22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| H. Van Lith | 03:21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| G. Kneepkens | 02:24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 63 | 35 | 13 | 22-58 | 4-14 | 15-19 |
Game Recap
The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Connecticut Sun 72-63, using a balanced offensive effort and efficient shooting to secure a nine-point win. Phoenix controlled key stretches of the game by generating quality looks inside the arc and moving the ball effectively, finishing with 19 assists while shooting 50.0% from the field.
Key Takeaways
- →Connecticut Sun W has a superior Net Rating (+1
- →Despite Phoenix Mercury's slightly better record, Connecticut Sun has a superior Net Rating and Courtframe Power Index, suggesting they are more efficient overall
- →Both teams are on a back-to-back, minimizing any rest advantage
- →Both teams are coming off back-to-back games with no significant injuries reported, suggesting minimal impact on their usual performance
- →Phoenix Mercury W, despite a slightly worse record, have a higher offensive output at home, averaging 87