Connecticut takes on Phoenix after Bonner's 21-point showing
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Connecticut plays the Phoenix Mercury after DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points in the Sun's 81-69 victory over the Seattle Storm
The Mercury are 7-7 in home games. Phoenix is third in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 83.5 points while holding opponents to 43.5% shooting.
The Sun have gone 12-3 away from home. Connecticut is fourth in the WNBA scoring 83.9 points per game while shooting 44.8%.
The teams meet for the second time this season. The Mercury won 72-66 in the last matchup on July 19.
Alyssa Thomas is averaging 14.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.9 steals for the Sun. Bonner is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Connecticut.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 4-6, averaging 78.7 points, 33.1 rebounds, 19.3 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.4 points per game.
Sun: 8-2, averaging 82.9 points, 32.1 rebounds, 20.8 assists, 8.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.7 points.