The Phoenix Mercury (27–14) look to extend their six-game win streak as they visit the Connecticut Sun (10–31) this afternoon at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Phoenix is in the thick of the playoff race, sitting in fourth place with the same record as the red-hot Las Vegas Aces, who have won 13 straight.
Both teams have three games left in the regular season — two against struggling opponents and one looming showdown with the playoff-chasing Los Angeles Sparks.
With the postseason bracket still taking shape, every result this final week could swing seeding. If the season ended today, the Mercury would draw the defending champion New York Liberty in the first round.
The Mercury have won eight of their last nine, finding balance on both ends of the floor. They’re averaging 83 points per game during that stretch while holding nearly every opponent under 80. Satou Sabally (16.3 points per game) has been a steady scoring force, while Alyssa Thomas, the league’s triple-double machine, continues to set the tone with a WNBA-best 9.2 assists per game.
For Connecticut, the focus has shifted toward the future — or at least it should. The Sun have dropped four of their last five, including a lopsided defeat to the Chicago Sky, and sit near the bottom of the standings at 10–31.
League legend Tina Charles remains a bright spot, averaging 20.5 points per game over her last two outings, including a 61.5% shooting performance against Chicago. Rookie guard Leila Lacan has also emerged late in the season, scoring 22 points in back-to-back games to close out August.
Prediction
The Mercury own the season series 2-0. Expect them to complete the sweep this afternoon, with a double-digit victory.
Prediction: Phoenix Mercury 83, Connecticut Sun 71
Injury Report
Connecticut Sun
Bria Hartley — Out
Olivia Nelson-Ododa — Out
Aneesah Morrow — GTD
Phoenix Mercury
No reported injuries
How to Watch Mercury vs. Sun
Tip-off for this afternoon’s game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun is set for 1:00 PM Eastern at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
There’s no national television broadcast for this game. It airs live locally on NBC Sports Boston and Arizona’s Family 3TV, which is available to viewers in Phoenix for free via antenna or at no additional cost through most cable, satellite, and live streaming packages.
The game also streams live for national audiences on WNBA League Pass.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
TV: NBC Sports Boston, Arizona’s Family 3TV
Streaming: WNBA League Pass
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