DeWanna Bonner and the Connecticut Sun (21-7) go up against the Phoenix Mercury (7-20) on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Footprint Center. The game will tip off at 10:00 PM ET. Want to stream this matchup? Read on for all the details you need, including how to watch on FuboTV.
How to Watch Mercury vs. Sun
- Game Day: Thursday, August 10, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: NBC Sports Networks (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Arena: Footprint Center
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Key Stats for Mercury vs. Sun
- The Mercury average 77.1 points per game, just 0.9 fewer points than the 78 the Sun allow.
- When Phoenix puts up more than 78 points, it is 5-6.
- The Mercury have been better offensively at home, where they score 79.6 points per game, compared to road games, where they put up 74.8 per game. Defensively, they are much better at home, where they surrender 79.3 points per game, versus road games, where they allow opponents to score 88.1 per game.
- The Sun put up the same points per game as the Mercury allow (83.9).
- When it scores more than 83.9 points, Connecticut is 13-3.
- In 2023 the Sun are averaging more points at home (85.6 per game) than away (82.3). But they are also conceding more at home (79.2) than away (76.9).
Mercury Players to Watch
- The scoring leader for the Mercury this season is Brittney Griner, who averages 18.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
- Brianna Turner is Phoenix’s leading rebounder, grabbing 6.1 per game, while Sug Sutton is its best passer, averaging 4.7 assists in each contest.
- Diana Taurasi leads the Mercury in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.7 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Turner and Griner lead Phoenix on the defensive end, with Turner leading the team in steals, averaging 1.1 per game, and Griner in blocks, averaging 1.6 per contest.
Sun Players to Watch
- Alyssa Thomas paces the Sun in rebounds and assists with 10.1 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game.
- Connecticut’s Bonner scores 19 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, making her the top scorer on the squad.
- Bonner is the top shooter from the three-point line for the Sun, hitting two threes per game.
- Thomas (1.9 steals per game) is the steal leader for Connecticut while Rebecca Allen (1.3 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Mercury Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2023 | Sky | L 104-85 | Away |
| 8/1/2023 | Fever | L 72-71 | Away |
| 8/3/2023 | Dream | W 91-71 | Home |
| 8/5/2023 | Storm | L 97-91 | Home |
| 8/8/2023 | Mystics | – | Home |
| 8/10/2023 | Sun | – | Home |
| 8/13/2023 | Storm | – | Away |
| 8/18/2023 | Liberty | – | Home |
| 8/20/2023 | Fever | – | Home |
| 8/23/2023 | Sparks | – | Away |
| 8/27/2023 | Wings | – | Home |
Sun Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2023 | Wings | W 88-83 | Away |
| 7/30/2023 | Lynx | L 87-83 | Home |
| 8/1/2023 | Lynx | W 79-69 | Home |
| 8/4/2023 | Fever | W 88-72 | Away |
| 8/8/2023 | Storm | W 81-69 | Away |
| 8/10/2023 | Mercury | – | Away |
| 8/12/2023 | Wings | – | Away |
| 8/18/2023 | Wings | – | Home |
| 8/20/2023 | Sky | – | Away |
| 8/22/2023 | Mystics | – | Away |
| 8/24/2023 | Liberty | – | Home |
