A look into Sunday night’s matchup between the Connecticut Sun and the Phoenix Mercury.
The Sun are taking on the Mercury for the second game back-to-back. The Sun won the last matchup on Friday night 96-83 in Phoenix.
Key Game Details:
Location: PHX Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Local: NBC Sports Boston
National: WNBA League Pass
Connecticut Notes:
The Sun are looking to win their third straight game, which would be their longest win streak of the season.
Player to Watch:
Leïla Lacan was the Sun’s star on Friday night. The guard recorded 26 points, four rebounds and five assists. On the defensive end, Lacan recorded two steals and one block.
Projected Starters:
Guard: Leïla Lacan, Charlisse Leger-Walker
Forward: Diamond Miller
Center: Brittney Griner, Olivia Nelson-Ododa
Injury Report:
Aaliyah Edwards, Forward. (Knee) Probable
Brittney Griner, Center. (Ribs) Probable
Saniya Rivers, Guard. (Ankle) Probable
Aneesah Morrow, Forward. (Reconditioning) Questionable
Phoenix Notes:
The Mercury are looking to bounce back after a loss to the Sun on Friday night.
Player to Watch:
Kahleah Copper recorded 21 points on Friday night. The Mercury guard has been a consistent shooter all season long.
Projected Starters:
Guard: Monique Akoa Makani, DeWanna Bonner
Forward: Noémie Brochant, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas
Injury Report:
Natasha Mack, Forward. (Foot) Probable
Standings
Connecticut Sun (7-18) in 14th place
Phoenix Mercury (8-18) in 13th place