Connecticut Sun @ Phoenix Mercury
Jones, Sun erase late 13-point deficit, beat Mercury 92-88
PHOENIX -- — Jonquel Jones scored 11 of her 24 points in the final 6 1/2 minutes and the Connecticut Sun rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat Phoenix 92-88 on Friday night and extend the Mercury's losing streak to seven games.
Jones made 6 of 8 from the field, 3 of 4 from 3-point range and 9 of 10 from the free throw line. Brionna Jones tied her season high with 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting, DeWanna Bonner scored 14 points and Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for Connecticut (8-3).
Diamond DeShields made a layup with 6:30 to play that capped a 20-2 run and gave the Mercury an 81-68 lead. Jonquel Jones hit two free throws 12 seconds later to spark a 15-3 spurt that trimmed Connecticut's deficit to 84-83 when Thomas hit a jumper with 2:32 left.
Diana Taurasi hit a 3-pointer for Phoenix but Bonner answered with a 3 before Jonquel Jones scored inside and, after Thomas hit a jumper, hit two free throws to make it 92-87 with 5.3 seconds remaining.
The Mercury missed their final four field-goal attempts.
Taurasi matched her season high with six 3-pointers and scored a season-best 32 points on 10-of-19 shooting for Phoenix (2-8). Skylar Diggins-Smith had 22 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals. DeShields added 15 points and Sophie Cunningham scored 13.
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Game Information
Phoenix, AZ

Referee:Charles Watson
Referee:Randy Richardson
Referee:Dannica Baroody

2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | 4 | .714 | - | W7 |
| Atlanta | 9 | 4 | .692 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Indiana | 8 | 5 | .615 | 1.5 | W3 |
| Toronto | 7 | 7 | .500 | 3 | L2 |
| Washington | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4 | L1 |
| Chicago | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.5 | L3 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 13 | .133 | 8.5 | L5 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 10 | 3 | .769 | - | W6 |
| Minnesota | 10 | 3 | .769 | - | L1 |
| Dallas | 8 | 5 | .615 | 2 | L1 |
| Golden State | 8 | 5 | .615 | 2 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 7 | 6 | .538 | 3 | W3 |
| Portland | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 11 | .267 | 7 | L3 |
| Seattle | 3 | 12 | .200 | 8 | L8 |
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