What happened: Connecticut Sun lead Phoenix Mercury 54-37 at halftime. Leila Lacan paces all scorers with 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting, adding 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Brittney Griner has 11 points and Kahleah Copper has 10 for Phoenix.
Why it matters: The Sun carry a one-game win streak into the break at 6-19 this season, while the Mercury have dropped four straight and sit 8-17. Phoenix is being outscored by 17 points through two quarters after allowing 87.3 points per game on the season.
By the numbers: Connecticut Sun: 6-19, last five WLLWL, current streak W1, averaging 79.2 points scored and 86.1 allowed. Phoenix Mercury: 8-17, last five LLLLW, current streak L4, averaging 83.3 scored and 87.3 allowed. Lacan: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST. Griner: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST. Copper: 10 PTS.
What to watch: Phoenix will look to cut into the deficit and snap its four-game skid in the second half.