Connecticut Sun look to break losing streak against Phoenix.
The Connecticut Sun will play the Phoenix Mercury on Friday, Aug. 7, in Connecticut. The Sun are currently on a five-game losing streak with a record of 7-23. The Mercury have a record of 12-20 this season.
Aaliyah Edwards is expected to make a return to the court after being out for four games due to a knee injury. This season, Edwards has been averaging 9.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Leïla Lacan is helping to lead the team offensively, averaging 12.3 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Brittney Griner and Reagan Beers will both be sidelined with injuries. Griner has missed the past four games due to a knee injury and will likely be out for Friday night’s game. Beers will miss the game due to a concussion.
The Mercury have won four out of their last six games. Kahleah Copper is leading the team in points, averaging 21 points per game. Alyssa Thomas leads the team in assists, 8.4 per game, in rebounds, 7.3 per game, and in steals, 1.4 per game.
The recent addition of Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks has had a positive impact on the team so far. Plum scored 20 points in her first game, which they won, and 19 in her second game.
This will be the third time the Sun and Mercury play each other this season. They have each won a game against the other. The Sun will attempt to break their losing streak at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday night. The game can be watched on ION or with the WNBA League Pass.
