The Connecticut Sun (6-18) comes off a rare victory as they visit the Phoenix Mercury (8-17), who come in with four straight losses, on Friday night.

Jul 10, 2026; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun center Olivia Nelson-Ododa (10) on the court against the Golden State Valkyries in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

How to Watch Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury

When: Friday, July 17, 2026

Time: 10:00 PM ET

TV Channel: ION

Live Stream: Fubo (Start watching now!)

Aaliyah Edwards came off the bench for 21 points and eight rebounds as Connecticut held off the visiting Portland Fire for a 90-87 win on Tuesday night. Brittney Griner added 20 points in 24 minutes, Olivia Nelson-Ododa tossed in 16 points and Leila Lacan dropped 14 as the Sun continue to play without Aneesah Morrow (reconditioning) and Saniya Rivers (left ankle).

The Mercury lost a wild affair on the road Monday night, falling 104-100 to the Minnesota Lynx in a game that featured 23 lead changes and 13 ties. Kahleah Copper scored 26 points, with Alyssa Thomas finishing with 19 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds and DeWanna Bonner and Monique Akoa Makani scoring 17 points apiece.

Griner averages 13.9 points for the Sun, with Lacan getting 12.5 points per game. Phoenix, with leading rebounder Natasha Mack out with a foot injury, is led by Copper’s average of 20.5 points while Thomas puts up 14.4 points, 8.0 assists and 6.9 rebounds per game.

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