Connecticut Sun at Phoenix Mercury
· Women's National Basketball AssociationDeWanna Bonner returns to Phoenix to help Sun beat Mercury
Bonner returned to Phoenix as a visitor for the first time after playing the first nine years of her WNBA career with the Mercury. Bonner, who arrived in Connecticut as a free agent last season, had 27 points in the Sun’s home victory over Phoenix on Sunday.
Jasmine Thomas scored 15 points and Natisha Hiedeman had 12 for Connecticut (4-0).
Skylar Diggins-Smith led Phoenix (2-2) with 20 points and Diana Taurasi added 13. Brittney Griner was held to six points, on 3-of-11 shooting, with five rebounds and four blocks.
Connecticut scored the first 11 points of the game and made five 3-pointers in the first quarter. The Sun finished 10 of 26 from 3-point range.
Regular Season Series
CON wins series 3-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 84 - 67 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 84 - 67 |
| 4th 5.3 |  |
Shey Peddy makes 8-foot two point shot | 84 - 67 |
| 4th 14.2 | |
Phoenix offensive team rebound | 84 - 65 |
| 4th 16.9 | |
Alanna Smith misses 28-foot three point jumper | 84 - 65 |
Statistics
 CON |
 PHX |
|
|---|---|---|
| 34-76 | FG | 26-68 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 38 |
| 10-26 | 3PT | 5-20 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 6-8 | FT | 10-14 |
| 75 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 48 | Rebounds | 24 |
| 17 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 31 | Defensive Rebounds | 17 |
| 19 | Assists | 14 |
| 6 | Steals | 4 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 6 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 6 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 13 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 7 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 7 |
| 42 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 17 | Fouls | 12 |
| 22 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 4,101 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York |
- | 1 | W1 | 0.75 | 3 |
 Chicago |
- | 1 | W1 | 0.75 | 3 |
 Washington |
0.5 | 1 | W1 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Atlanta |
0.5 | 1 | L1 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Toronto |
1 | 2 | W1 | 0.5 | 2 |
 Indiana |
1 | 2 | W1 | 0.5 | 2 |
 Connecticut |
3 | 4 | L4 | 0 | 0 |
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas |
- | 1 | W4 | 0.8 | 4 |
 Golden State |
1 | 1 | L1 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Minnesota |
1.5 | 2 | L1 | 0.5 | 2 |
 Phoenix |
1.5 | 2 | W1 | 0.5 | 2 |
 Dallas |
2 | 2 | L2 | 0.33333334 | 1 |
 Portland |
2 | 2 | L1 | 0.33333334 | 1 |
 Los Angeles |
2.5 | 3 | L1 | 0.25 | 1 |
 Seattle |
2.5 | 3 | L2 | 0.25 | 1 |
WNBA News
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Sykes has career-high 38 points to help Tempo get first road win, 106-96 over Sparks
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Sky leading scorer Rickea Jackson helped off with knee injury
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Gabriela Jaquez has 20 points, 8 rebounds to help Sky beat Lynx 86-79
— Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79 on Sunday night.