The Connecticut Sun (15-5) are back in action against the Phoenix Mercury (4-15) on Tuesday, July 18 at 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT in Phoenix. The Sun finished the first half of the season on a three-game winning streak, while the Mercury have dropped four of their last five contests. This will be the first time Connecticut and Phoenix meet in 2023. The Sun won the 2022 series, 3-0, and have won nine of the last ten matchups dating back to the 2019 season.

The Sun are led by WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month and 2023 WNBA All-Star, Alyssa Thomas who is currently second in the league in assists (8.0) and steals (2.0) per game. Additionally, five-time WNBA All-Star and league veteran, DeWanna Bonner, is filling that stat sheet for Connecticut, averaging 18.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. The Sun sit third overall in league standings (15-5) and second overall in Eastern Conference play (8-3).

The Mercury enter Tuesday’s contest coming off a 92-78 loss to the Las Vegas Aces prior to the WNBA All-Star break. Phoenix is led by nine-time WNBA All-Star center, Brittney Griner, who is averaging a team-best 19.5 points and 6.6 rebounds.

Here’s everything you need to know about Sun at Mercury on Tuesday:

Broadcast Information:

• TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston; CBS Sports Network; WNBA League Pass
• Stream: NBC Sports App, WNBA app

Broadcast Team:

• Brendan Glasheen (PxP)
• Terrika Foster-Brasby (Analyst)

Game Information:

• Date: Tuesday, July 18
• Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT
• Location: Footprint Center (Phoenix, AZ)

Game Status Report:

• Connecticut Sun: Brionna Jones- OUT (right Achilles)
• Phoenix Mercury: Skylar Diggins-Smith- NWT (Childbirth/Pregnancy)

Jerseys:

• Connecticut Sun: White (Heroine)
• Phoenix Mercury: Purple (Explorer)

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