Phoenix Mercury defeat Connecticut Sun 72-63

DeWanna Bonner scored a game-high 21 points.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 211 min read

And-1 and the shimmy! 🕺 Alyssa Thomas sends the lob high, and DeWanna Bonner cashes in through contact. CON-PHX | ESPN Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Alyssa Thomas sent a high lob to DeWanna Bonner, who finished through contact. The matchup reached a final status.

Why it matters: Alyssa Thomas recently returned from a suspension for a flagrant foul. Both franchises will look ahead to their next contests.

By the numbers: DeWanna Bonner recorded a game-high 21 points and 6 rebounds. Brittney Griner contributed 19 points and 5 rebounds for Phoenix. Kahleah Copper added 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.

What to watch: The Sun and Mercury continue their regular season schedules.

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