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Connecticut Sun’s Offensive Role Falters in 83-75 Loss to Phoenix Mercury
The Connecticut Sun (2-10) suffered an 83-75 defeat against the Phoenix Mercury (9-4) at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 18, 2025, as offensive struggles plagued their performance. The Sun’s slow start and inability to consistently convert shots ultimately contributed to the Mercury securing their first regular season win in Uncasville since 2015.
Key Game Highlights
Phoenix jumped to an early lead,forcing a Sun timeout after an 8-0 run. The Mercury capitalized on Connecticut’s initial shooting woes, establishing a 22-9 advantage by the end of the first quarter. The Sun’s nine points marked a season low for first-quarter scoring, shooting just 21.1% from the field [[1]].
Despite a brief comeback in the second quarter, where they narrowed the gap to five points, the Sun couldn’t sustain their momentum. Phoenix closed the first half with a 48-36 lead and maintained control throughout the second half.The Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas, playing her first game back in Uncasville, delivered a strong performance with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Did You Know? The Phoenix mercury last won a regular season game in Uncasville on August 27, 2015, with a score of 81-80.
Individual Performances
Rookie forward Aneesah Morrow provided a spark off the bench for Connecticut, scoring a career-high 16 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Jacy Sheldon added 13 points, all in the second quarter, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa recorded a double-double with 10 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.
For Phoenix, both Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah copper led the scoring with 14 points each.Satou sabally contributed a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds.
game Statistics
connecticut shot 36.8% from the field, while Phoenix connected on 40.6% of their attempts.Both teams made eight three-point field goals. The Mercury outscored the Sun in the paint (32-26),from the bench (35-33),and on second-chance opportunities (12-9). The Sun held a slight advantage on fast breaks (18-12).
| Team | Score | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON | 75 | 9 | 27 | 17 | 22 | Morrow- 16 | Nelson-Ododa- 14 | Mabrey- 7 |
| PHO | 83 | 22 | 26 | 16 | 19 | Thomas/Held- 14 | Sabally- 15 | Thomas- 11 |
Looking Ahead
The Connecticut Sun will look to rebound as they host the Dallas Wings on Friday, June 20, at 7:00 PM ET at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun aim to improve their offensive execution and secure a much-needed victory on their home court.
