The Connecticut Sun (24-11) end their three-game homestand hosting the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 PM ET at Mohegan Sun Arena. In their last meeting, the Sun fell to the Mercury, 90-84, on August 10 in Phoenix. The Mercury currently lead the regular season series, 2-1, but the Sun have won seven of the last ten regular season matchups dating back to the 2019 season.

The Sun are led by 2023 WNBA All-Star, Alyssa Thomas, who is currently leading the league in rebounds (9.9) and assists (8.1) per game. Additionally, five-time WNBA All-Star and league veteran, DeWanna Bonner, is filling that stat sheet for Connecticut, averaging 18.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. The Sun sit third overall in league standings (24-11) and second overall in Eastern Conference play (13-4).

The Mercury enter Thursday’s contest coming off a 94-76 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. Phoenix is led by 2023 WNBA All-Star center Brittney Griner who is averaging a team high 17.9 points, along with 6.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. The Mercury sit 12th overall in league standings (9-26) and sixth overall in Western Conference play (2-15).

Here’s everything you need to know about Sun vs. Mercury on Thursday:

Broadcast Information:

• TV Channel: Prime Video; NBC Sports Boston
• Stream: NBC Sports App, Prime Video

Broadcast Team:

• Brendan Glasheen (PxP)
• Julianne Viani-Braen (Analyst)
• Terrika Foster-Brasby (Sideline Reporter)

Game Information:

• Date: Thursday, August 31
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Mohegan Sun Arena

Tickets:

• Tickets are still available: HERE

Game Status Report:

• Connecticut Sun: Brionna Jones- OUT (Right Achilles); DiJonai Carrington- DOUBTFUL (left foot)
• Phoenix Mercury: Diana Taurasi- QUESTIONABLE (Left Toe); Sophie Cunningham- NWT (Jaw); Shey Peddy- NWT (Concussion Protocols); Skylar Diggins-Smith- NWT (Maternity Leave)

Jerseys:

• Connecticut Sun: White (Heroine)
• Phoenix Mercury: Black (Rebel)

Shop Connecticut Sun jerseys HERE.