What happened: Connecticut defeated Phoenix 96-83. Kahleah Copper scored 21 points with 3 rebounds and 1 assist for the Mercury. Leila Lacan led all scorers with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Sun.
Why it matters: Connecticut carries a two-game winning streak into the result, while Phoenix has dropped two straight. Alyssa Thomas added a near triple-double with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the Sun.
By the numbers: Lacan: 26 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST. Thomas: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST. Copper: 21 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST.
What to watch: Both teams turn to their next matchups on the WNBA regular-season slate.