Game Details
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston, WNBA League Pass, Peacock
Streaming: Free on WNBA.com
Team Form & Overview
Connecticut Sun (5–22)
Recent Form: 2–2 in last four games, including a split vs. New York Liberty
Road Record: 1–11
Key Storyline: Franchise sale pending; team expected to relocate to Boston by 2027
Top Players:
Tina Charles: 16.1 PPG, 5.8 RPG; scored 17 points vs. Liberty on Aug. 3
Marina Mabrey: 14.2 PPG; returned from injury with 18 points in upset win over Liberty
Aneesah Morrow: Rookie averaging 7.4 PPG; 16 points in last outing
Phoenix Mercury (17–11)
Playoff Position: 4th in Western Conference; battling for home-court advantage
Home Record: 9–4
Key Absence: Satou Sabally (out indefinitely for personal reasons)
Top Players:
Kahleah Copper: 25 points vs. Chicago; shooting 45.3% from three
Alyssa Thomas: 16.0 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.0 APG; triple-double vs. Sky
Lexi Held: 14 points in last meeting vs. Sun
Key Matchups to Watch
| Matchup | Why It Matters |
| Tina Charles vs. Alyssa Thomas | Veteran frontcourt battle with scoring and rebounding impact |
| Marina Mabrey vs. Kahleah Copper | Sharpshooting guards who can swing momentum |
| Sun’s defense vs. Mercury’s ball movement | Phoenix averages 20.8 assists/game over last 10 |
Head-to-Head & Stats
| Category | Sun | Mercury |
| Points/Game | 74.9 | 83.4 |
| FG% | 40.4% | 43.4% |
| 3P Made/Game | 6.2 | 7.8 |
| Rebounds/Game | 33.0 | 35.3 |
| Last Meeting | Mercury won 83–75 on June 18 |
Phoenix has won both matchups this season and is looking to sweep the season series.
Phoenix is heavily favored, and for good reason. With Sabally out, Copper and Thomas have stepped up as elite playmakers. Connecticut’s road struggles and lack of scoring depth make this a tough matchup. Expect Phoenix to control the pace and dominate the boards.
GAME ODDS
Connecticut Sun 155.5
Phoenix Mercury – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025
