Connecticut Sun @ Phoenix Mercury
Mercury alone in 1st with 84-77 win over Sun
PHOENIX -- Diana Taurasi had 25 points, Brittney Griner scored 23 and the Phoenix Mercury took sole possession of first place in the WNBA with an 84-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Thursday night.
DeWanna Bonner made a pair of key baskets down the stretch that helped the Mercury (14-5) hold off the Sun. She finished with 12 points and a season-high 13 rebounds.
Bonner's baseline 3-pointer with 3:26 left gave Phoenix a 78-74 lead and her up-and-under with 1:27 left made it 81-76. Griner made 3 of 4 free throws in the final minute to secure the win.
The Sun (10-8) never led. They trailed by as many as 15 in the third quarter before going on a 17-3 run to cut the deficit to 73-72.
Chiney Ogwumike, Rachel Banham and Jasmine Thomas had 11 points each for Connecticut.
The Mercury are 6-0 this season when Taurasi and Griner both score over 20 points.
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Phoenix, AZ

Referee:Jeff Smith
Referee:Tiffany Bird
Referee:Donald Hudson

2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 6 | 2 | .750 | - | W2 |
| New York | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1 | W3 |
| Toronto | 5 | 5 | .500 | 2 | L1 |
| Washington | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2 | W1 |
| Indiana | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2 | L2 |
| Chicago | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.5 | L5 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 9 | .182 | 5.5 | L1 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | 2 | .778 | - | W5 |
| Dallas | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1 | W3 |
| Las Vegas | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1 | W2 |
| Golden State | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1 | W1 |
| Portland | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 5 | .444 | 3 | L2 |
| Phoenix | 3 | 8 | .273 | 5 | W1 |
| Seattle | 3 | 8 | .273 | 5 | L4 |
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