Copper scores 21 as Sun rout Mercury 96-83

Lacan tops all scorers with 26 points in the win

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

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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.

Sources

@PhoenixMercury 2026-07-18T04:16:15.876570+00:00

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