- Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Mortgage Matchup Center is set to host an exciting matchup between the Phoenix Mercury (8-17) and the Connecticut Sun (6-18) on Sunday.
In their previous contest, the Connecticut Sun secured a narrow victory over the Portland Fire, finishing 90-87. They achieved a field goal percentage of 52.2%, making 35 of 67 shots, while connecting on 3 of 14 attempts from three-point range. Connecticut excelled at the free throw line, converting 17 of 20 for an impressive 85.0%. On the rebounding front, they accumulated 31 boards, including 11 on the offensive end, and recorded 28 assists during the game. Defensively, the Sun forced Portland into 15 turnovers and tallied 11 steals, while allowing the opposition to shoot 48.3% from the floor with a total of 29 out of 60 shots made. Portland managed 19 assists and 10 steals for themselves, along with 24 rebounds (4 offensive, 20 defensive) and 3 blocks. Notably, Portland shot a remarkable 95.2% from the charity stripe, sinking 20 of 21 attempts and hit 9 out of 26 from beyond the arc.
Aaliyah Edwards was a standout performer, scoring 21 points on 9 of 13 shooting and contributing 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 24 minutes of action.
The Connecticut Sun enter this game with a record of 6-18 this season. They average 13.8 turnovers and 22.8 fouls per game. Connecticut has been securing 33.2 rebounds per contest and has tallied 461 assists this season, ranking 13th in the league for assists per game. The team has shot 27.6% from beyond the arc (120 of 435) and 69.1% from the free throw line. They average 79.7 points per game, placing them 15th overall in the league, shooting 43.5% from the field. Defensively, the Sun have forced an average of 14.9 turnovers and incurred 21.0 personal fouls per game. They rank 6th in the league for assists allowed, with a total of 470. Connecticut allows a field goal percentage of 45.9% (357 of 504) and gives up 32.7 rebounds per game, along with 35.8% shooting from the three-point line, ranking 9th in points allowed per game (86.4).
In their last outing, the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Minnesota Lynx, with a score of 104-100. The Mercury secured 22 defensive and 4 offensive rebounds, totaling 26. They committed 14 turnovers and recorded 5 steals. The Lynx were called for 21 fouls, sending the Mercury to the line for 21 attempts, of which they converted 19 for a 90.5% shooting rate. From three-point territory, Phoenix made 11 of 25 shots (44.0%). The Mercury ended the game shooting 55.6% from the field, hitting 35 of 63 attempts while permitting the Lynx to shoot 55.7% on 34 of 61 shots. The Mercury’s overall shooting from beyond the arc was 41.4%, connecting on 12 of 29 attempts, and they finished with 24 of 26 from the free throw line (92.3%). In rebounding, Phoenix allowed Minnesota to collect 24 boards (4 offensive).
Kahleah Copper had a significant impact, scoring 26 points on 9 of 14 shooting (64.3%) while contributing 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 32 minutes on the court.
As of now, Phoenix holds a record of 8-17. They have scored a total of 2,082 points this season, averaging 83.3 points per game, and grab 31.6 rebounds on average. The Mercury are committing 18.1 personal fouls per game and shoot 79.1% from the free throw line. Offensively, they connect on 43.8% of their field goal attempts, ranking 9th in the WNBA. They assist 19.3 times per game (11th in the WNBA) and average 13.2 turnovers. Defensively, the Mercury rank 10th in points allowed per game, giving up 87.3. They force an average of 12.9 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field (13th in the league). Phoenix’s defense permits a 37.5% success rate from three-point range (256 of 682) and allows opponents to convert 80.4% of free throw attempts. They have allowed 21.0 assists and 33.4 rebounds per game, ranked 13th and 9th in the WNBA, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Connecticut
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